Vieser Grant for Arts in Education 2026-2027
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It was the wish of Virginia Vieser to annually fund one Erie County non-profit arts organization that is undertaking a new and innovative arts in education project, with preference given to projects that have committed matching funds.
Grant funds may only be used to fund initiatives and related expenses occurring between June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027.
Erie Arts & Culture will only consider applications and projects that are grounded in commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA).
Guidelines
- Requests should be in support of new initiatives.
- Projects showing matching funds from other sources shall be prioritized.
- Projects that do not receive state or federal education grants shall be prioritized.
- Though in support of arts in education, projects can take place in any setting that exposes students of any age, whether youth or adults, to either the visual or performing arts.
- Requests for support to cover ongoing operating expenses are ineligible for funding.
Funding Criteria
The Vieser Grant strictly supports a new and innovative arts in education project in Erie County. This means grant funds should not be requested in support of recurring programs or capital improvement projects. Projects seeking funding shall meet the following requirements explicitly:
- Project deliverables must be intended to provide an artistic or social benefit to stakeholders of Erie County.
- Any events or activities supported through this grant program must be open to the public. Open to the public does not necessarily mean free to the public.
- No activities supported through this grant program may have a religious or political purpose.
- This grant program is not designed to provide financial support as reimbursements for expenses incurred outside of the grant activity period.
Applicants will be notified of funding decisions before May 31, 2026.
Questions? Contact Casey Corritore, Erie Arts & Culture's Capacity Building Lead: casey@erieartsandculture.org | 814-452-3427 x 108.