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Artist in Residence (AIR) is a noncompetitive reimbursement grant program that provides up to $2,500 in support for North Dakota pre-K-12 students and teachers to work with professional artists either in a traditional school setting or during after-school or summer programs.

There is limited funding available for this program. Early submission is highly recommended.

Application Deadline FY25

  • Six weeks prior to the start date of the proposed activity, 11:59 pm CST (project dates July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025)
  • Applications for FY25 will close on May 31, 2025, 11:59 pm CST.

Grant Award Range FY25

  • With ND Teaching Artist: A NDCA award request may not exceed $2,500 or 70% of the total project cost, whichever is less. A 30% cash match is required.
  • With Out-of-State Teaching Artist: A NDCA award request may not exceed $2,500 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less. A 50% cash match is required.

Application Deadline FY26

  • Six weeks prior to the start date of the proposed activity, 11:59 pm CST (project dates July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026)
  • Applications for FY26 will close on May 31, 2026, 11:59 pm CST.

Grant Award Range FY26

Title 1 and/or 21st Century Schools:

  • With ND Teaching Artist: May request up to $3,000 or 90% of the total project cost, whichever is less. A minimum 10% cash match is required.
  • With Out-of-State Teaching Artist: May request up to $2,500 or 80% of the total project cost, whichever is less. A minimum 20% cash match is required.

Non-Title 1 and/or Non-21st Century Schools:

  • With ND Teaching Artist: May request up to $3,000 or 70% of the total project cost, whichever is less. A minimum 30% cash match is required.
  • With Out-of-State Teaching Artist: May request up to $2,500 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less. A minimum 50% cash match is required.

For Questions or Assistance

Contact Arts in Education Director Matthew Anderson | mabanderson@nd.gov | (701) 328-7593

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Application Method

Grant applications are submitted online through the NDCA online grant system.

To apply online, go to grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ndca

Online applications are preferred. A pdf application is available if needed.

All applicants should read this document thoroughly before beginning the online application.