The Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth grant opportunity is made possible by the visionary generosity of these collaborative funders:

About this Funding Opportunity

Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth (EAL) seeks to increase access to arts education for historically marginalized youth. Grants of $10,000-$25,000 are available to support projects that bring professional artists and culture bearers into educational settings to lead programming with youth ages 4-21. Projects supported by EAL will exemplify the value of arts education, encouraging ongoing community support. 

To access the full program guidelines, application qualifications, project criteria, rubrics, FAQs, and other important resources, please visit our EAL landing page at https://think360arts.org/grants. 

Goals of this Initiative

1. Strengthen regional efforts to improve sustained access to arts education for historically marginalized and minoritized youth. This includes youth who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual), persons with a disability, and/or those living in a rural community. 
2. Provide opportunities for youth ages 4-21 to work with professional artists in an educational setting, especially youth who have limited or no access to high quality, sustained arts learning. 
3. Heighten awareness of the impact of arts education, so that resources both financial and curricular increase state-wide, leading to more equitable access to arts education for youth. 

Important Application Dates 

• Letters of Intent – Accepted September 28, 2026 – November 20, 2026 
• Invitations to Apply – Sent by January 22, 2027 
• Full Application Due – February 24, 2027
• Award Notifications – Sent by late April, 2027 
• Projects Take Place – July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028 

For more information and virtual open office hours, visit our landing page HERE. 

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