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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.

Applications for the 2025-2026 BPS Arts Expansion grants are now open.

Learn more on how to apply here. Deadline to apply is Thursday, February 27, 2025, 4pm.

Eligibility

All Boston Public Schools can apply for BPS Arts Expansion grants. Schools must have a completed 2024-25 School Arts Survey on file when submitting their application.

School arts data from SY24-25

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

Timeline

• January 23, 2025, 3-4:30 pm: Virtual Information session
• February 27, 2025: Grant Applications due by 4:00pm
• Early June: Grant Awards Announced
• June 5, 2025, 4-5:30 pm: Virtual Grantee Orientation meeting, 4 pm 
• September 2025-June 2026: Grant Period

Potential applicants can schedule a half hour meeting with Nikki Olusanya, BPS Arts Expansion Director, to discuss their proposal ideas and answer specific questions regarding their application. Schedule your appointment by emailing olusanya@edvestors.org or call 617-585-5746.

View the full list of 2024-2025 grant recipients here.