Tempe Festival of the Arts if offering Art Supply Grants for 2025 - 2026 school year!

The Tempe Festival of the Arts has been a part of the community for over 50 years. It is our desire to support the next generation of artists that will create future participants in this beloved event.

Art teachers, teachers who manage a school art program and Parent Teacher Organizations (PTSO, PTO, etc.) can apply for up to $500 to purchase supplies or equipment for art classes or art programs in the school.

Grant Requirements:
  • The school must be a public or charter school located in the city limits of Tempe.
  • Grant request cannot offset budgets but must augment the budget given to the art teacher / art program through the school budget process.
  • If selected for the grant, a letter of support from your principal is required.
  • Award checks will be written out to the school, school district, art program or PTO. Checks will not be written out to individuals.
The application deadline is September 1, 2025.

Award recipients will be notified by September 15, 2025.

Questions: Please contact Kim kim@downtowntempe.com

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* 1. Grant Applicant Contact Information

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* 4. Applicant's Role within the School

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* 5. Name of School, Art Program, PTO

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* 6. Address of the School, Art Program, PTO

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* 7. Name of School Principal

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* 8. Principal's Email

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* 9. Amount of Funding Requested (up to $500)

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* 10. Brief Description of Equipment / Supplies Needed

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* 11. Does this funding request fully fund the need?

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* 12. If additional funds are needed, how will they be secured?

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* 13. Does the principal of the school support this grant request?

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* 14. How many students will be impacted by this grant?

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* 15. How many students impacted by this grant qualify for free or reduced lunches (estimate is acceptable)

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* 16. I understand, if selected for the art supply grant the following will be required:
- letter of support from the school Principal
- the check must be written out to the school, school district or parent teacher organization
- a brief impact report of the use of funds

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