The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation offers three grant programs for BISFA students, faculty, and staff for the 2024-2025 school year.
Click the links below to read through the updated application instructions and how-to video. Applicants MUST follow these directions to submit grant requests. Paper and handwritten applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Written step-by-step Instructions to completing grant application
Step-by-step VIDEO instructions to completing a grant application
Applications can be accessed through your Discipline Google Classroom.
Pauline K. Anderson Student Grant Program
This program provides funds that support the success of individual students at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. Examples of uses for these grant dollars include: the purchase of equipment, supplies or clothing necessary for their artistic or educational development, college application fees, cost of required field trips, and special events.
Applications are due by the last school day of each month. The grant review process begins the following month. (Example: Applications received by September 30th will be reviewed in October.) Due dates for the 2024-2025 school year are listed below. Applications received after the monthly deadlines will be considered the following month, and students will be notified via email.
- Friday, August 30, 2024
- Monday, September 30, 2024
- Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Wednesday, November 26, 2024
- Friday, December 20, 2024
- Friday, January 31, 2025
- Friday, February 28, 2025
- Friday, March 28, 2025
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025
If approved, applicants will need to email proof of purchase within 30 days of receipt to rachelt@barbaraingramfoundation.org. Please also include a thank you note that the Foundation can share with donors. Failure to do so may result in no future funding being awarded.
The Hamilton Family Foundation Individual Student Achievement Grant Program
This program provides funding for individual students who achieve, state, regional, national and eastern competitions; educational development opportunities based on audition, portfolio review or academic achievement selection; and other earned opportunities, while attending the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. Summer opportunity grant requests will only be accepted if the student will be returning to BISFA the following school year.
Applications are due by the last school day of each month. The grant review process begins the following month. (Example: Applications received by September 30th will be reviewed in October.) Due dates for the 2024-2025 school year are listed below. Applications received after the monthly due dates will be considered the following month, and students will be notified via email.
- Friday, August 30, 2024
- Monday, September 30, 2024
- Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Wednesday, November 26, 2024
- Friday, December 20, 2024
- Friday, January 31, 2025
- Friday, February 28, 2025
- Friday, March 28, 2025
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025
If approved, applicants will need to email proof of purchase within 30 days of receipt to rachelt@barbaraingramfoundation.org. Please also include a thank you note that the Foundation can share with donors. Failure to do so may result in no future funding being awarded.
BISFA Discipline Enrichment Grant Application
This program will be accepting applications from faculty and staff of BISFA. Grants will be accepted during the school year for programs and activities such as guest artists, master classes, performance opportunities and other enrichment programs that will greatly enhance the overall educational opportunities for the students of BISFA.
Applications are due by the last school day of each month. The grant review process begins the following month. (Example: Applications received by September 30th will be reviewed in October.) Due dates for the 2024-2025 school year are listed below. Applications received after the monthly due dates will be considered the following month, and staff will be notified via email.
- Friday, August 30, 2024
- Monday, September 30, 2024
- Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Wednesday, November 26, 2024
- Friday, December 20, 2024
- Friday, January 31, 2025
- Friday, February 28, 2025
- Friday, March 28, 2025
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025
If approved, applicants will need to email proof of purchase within 30 days of receipt to rachelt@barbaraingramfoundation.org. Please also include a thank you note that the Foundation can share with donors. Failure to do so may result in no future funding being awarded.