The Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) Arts Education Grant connects skilled teaching artists with students of all ages in dedicated learning environments.
The Arts Education grant offers two funding categories: Pre-K–12 in-school or after-school programs, and community-based learning initiatives. These funds support arts education projects designed for closed groups of learners. All projects must be presented in partnership with a public school or an existing group such as a student club, senior living community, social service program, or similar learning cohort. Projects should focus on exploring artistic practices, creative skills, and learning through or about the arts.
Individual artists, collectives, unincorporated groups, tribal organizations, and 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a current address in Nassau or Suffolk County are eligible to apply.
First Steps
Mandatory Information Sessions
All applicants must attend a mandatory information session before submitting an application for any Arts Education grant opportunity. Please register at the link below.The Arts Education Information Session will be held via zoom on Thursday January 29, at 6pm.
Click here to REGISTER for the zoom information sessionÂ
Review the Grant Guidelines
SCR grants have unique requirements and guidelines. Please download and review the Arts Education grant guidelines to familiarize yourself with funding priorities, eligibility requirements and evaluation process for Arts Education applications.
Ready to Apply?
Schedule an Application Review
The LI Grants for the Arts team is here to support applicants throughout the process. We encourage you to schedule a call with us before submitting your application to review your draft and receive feedback and guidance.
Use this link to schedule a zoom call with the grants team.Â
Submit your Application
Application Link
The 2026 Arts Education grant application opens on Monday 2/9/2026.
Application Submission Deadline is 5pm on Friday 3/13/2026
Once submitted your application cannot be edited. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit one week in advance, at minimum, of the deadline. Please note that no late applications will be accepted and no exceptions will be made, including in response to technical difficulties.
Contact the Grants Team for more information about the LI Grants for the Arts Program.
Patty Eljaiek, LI Grants for the Arts Coordinator at peljaiek@huntingtonarts.org.
Cassandra Matthews, LI Grants for the Arts Assistant at cmatthews@huntingtonarts.org
Long Island Grants for the Arts, State and Community Regrant program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
