5x5 and Teacher Arts Grants (TAG)

This page contains information for school teachers and administrators interested in applying for 5×5 and TAG programs for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Arts Program Providers (arts organizations): Program Proposals are no longer being accepted for 2024-2025. Please see timeline below and click here for more program proposal information.   

 

What are the 5×5 and Teachers Arts Grants? 

5×5 and Teacher Arts Grants (TAG) support K-12 teachers and administrators in enhancing classroom instruction throughout the Fund for the Arts service area (Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, and Shelby counties in Kentucky; and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana). 5×5/TAG programs are directly connected to core learning outcomes and complement what students are learning in the classroom

How do 5×5 and TAG work?  

5×5 and TAG are grant-funded programs. To request 5×5/TAG for your school, teachers and administrators apply through the Fund for the Arts online grant portal. Applications should be submitted by your school’s 5×5/TAG liaison. If you do not know who your school’s liaison is, or a new liaison is needed, please check with your principal or contact grants@fundforthearts.org. All applications must have principal approval before they are submitted.  

If awarded, your school will work directly with the arts program provider to schedule programming. While a school is awarded the program grant, Fund for the Arts pays arts program providers for awarded programs and pays schools for awarded Field Trip bus funds. 

Who is eligible to apply? 

K-12 teachers and administrators in Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, and Shelby counties in Kentucky; and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana may apply for 2024-2025 5×5/TAG. 5×5/TAG funding can only be awarded to programs occurring during school time. 

How do I/we apply?  

1. Review the 2024-2025 School Year 5×5 and TAG Program Brochure by clicking here. 
2. Watch the recorded Applicant Information Session below and attend Virtual Office Hours if you have questions or need assistance (see Timeline below for more information). 
3. Submit one application for each program your school is requesting. Schools may apply for more than one program. If your school is applying for more than one program, we recommend no more than six program applications per school. 
4. When your application is complete, make sure you click submit! If you do not receive confirmation from mail@grantapplication.com following submission, check your spam or junk folder before contacting grants@fundforthearts.org to confirm receipt. 

Things to Note:

1. Pages two and three of the brochure contain important navigational and other information for using the brochure and completing your application. 
2. Buses and transportation are not included for Field Trips. Your school is responsible for getting students to and from the off-site program. If you need additional funds to cover this expense, complete the “Bus Cost” section on the Funding Request page of the application. Fund for the Arts pays schools directly for awarded bus funds. 
3. Contact arts program providers directly with any questions you have about arts programs. Some arts providers request that you contact them prior to application to confirm details. Arts program provider contact information is available beginning on page four of the brochure. 

What is the deadline to apply? 

All applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST, Friday, September 6, 2024.  

If you would like Fund for the Arts staff to review your application and confirm all required information and attachments have been provided before the final deadline, please submit your application(s) by Friday, August 23. 

Timeline  

Italics are specific to arts program providers. All times listed are EST.   

Monday, July 22	Teacher & Administrator Application Opens in the FFTA Online Grant Portal
Tuesdays 4-5 pm	Virtual Office Hours with FFTA Staff  Click here to join the meeting.  Meeting ID: 835 5540 2129  Passcode: 393225  Call-In Number: +1 (312) 626-6799  Virtual Office Hours are available for anyone planning to submit 5×5/TAG applications, to provide time for questions with FFTA staff. Additional resources include the recorded Information Session.
Friday, August 23	Deadline to receive staff feedback/assistance on application in advance of application deadline
By Friday, September 6  11:59 pm	Teacher & Administrator Applications Due in the FFTA Online Grant Portal
Monday, September 9-Friday, September 20	Application Review Period
By Friday, September 27	Award Announcements emailed to school liaisons and principals + Arts Program Providers
September 30-May 30	Programs may begin after scheduling with arts program providers; All Teaching Artists must have required background checks complete prior to starting their program(s).
Friday, November 15	Program Schedules Due in the Fund for the Arts online grant portal
By Friday, May 30, 2025	Final Impact Surveys due in the FFTA online Grant Portal*    *Pending School District Approvals
By Friday, June 14, 2025	5×5/TAG Invoices must be submitted via email to FFTA

 

 

Additional Information 

Learn more from the recorded Teacher & Administrator Applicant Virtual Information Session!

 

Apply!

Questions? 

Contact the Fund for the Arts Community Investment & Support Team at grants@fundforthearts.org or join Virtual Office Hours Tuesday 4 – 5 pm (see Timeline for more information).