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Grants

A critical element of BPS Arts Expansion is the grantmaking Fund. The BPS Arts Expansion Fund is used to empower BPS schools to embrace, expand and deepen arts instruction in schools.

All Boston Public Schools can apply for BPS Arts Expansion grants. Applications for the 2027-2028 BPS Arts Expansion grants will open in November 2026. 

For a list of current BPS Arts Expansion grant recipients, please click here.

Timeline

• November 2026: 2027-2028 Applications open
• February 2027: Application deadline 
• September 2027-June 2028: Grant Period

School Arts Data from SY25-26

• PreK-8 BPS Arts Data
• Secondary (High) School BPS Arts Data

For reference, iyou can access the 2026-2027 RFP here.