Open to Letters of Intent, September 28 through November 20, 2026. Invited full applications due February 24, 2027. Authentic applicant-facing competitive grant, not procurement; not RHTP.
Colorado Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grants – 2027-2028 (Up to $25,000; LOI Nov 20, 2026)
FundingApplicant awards generally $10,000 to $25,000, with requests below $10,000 considered. Nearly $500,000 is the overall collaborative fund, not an individual award.
DeadlineLetter of Intent: November 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (official announcement does not specify a time zone). Invited full application: February 24, 2027 (time/time zone not stated on reviewed main program page).
Last verifiedOctober 29, 2026 (current 2027-28 official administrator program and September 28 release; controlling English PDF and rubric still require review)
Required next actionColorado-based eligible nonprofits and PK-12 schools should review the current 2027-28 Equity in Arts Learning guidelines and FAQs, secure suitable teaching artist partners and submit the LOI through Think 360 Arts for Learning Submittable by November 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Verify any matching requirements in the full current guidelines.
Broad Eligibility
Colorado-based nonprofit organizations or PK-12 schools serving youth ages 4 to 21 with accessible arts learning. Nonprofits must be Colorado-registered with a Colorado staff person and school partnership or strong youth-service history. Schools need an artist or arts organization partner. No individual artist applications or fiscal sponsorship. No participant charges.
Atlas Analysis
October 29, 2026: Verified current 2027-28 grant administrator official program webpage and Sept 28, 2026 program release. Award $10,000-$25,000 each; overall almost $500,000 pool; official LOI Nov 20 at 5pm; Feb 24 invited full app; July 2027-June 2028 projects. WordPress title and source/meta duplicate searches for all statuses returned no match before creation. VERIFICATION HOLD: linked 2027-28 English current guidelines PDF and current application rubric not fully retrieved. Matching rules, final certifications, full required application attachments and detailed restrictions remain to verify. Do NOT submit to protected approval pending complete current guidelines review.
2027-2028 Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth
Think 360 Arts for Learning administers this competitive statewide Colorado arts-education grant, supported by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries, and Denver Arts and Venues. The program supports sustained, accessible arts learning with professional teaching artists and culture bearers for PK-12 students, including underserved youth ages 4 to 21.
Applicant funding: Typically $10,000 to $25,000 per grant; smaller requests may be considered. A nearly $500,000 overall program fund is distinct from the individual award limit.
Application stage and deadline: Letters of Intent are open September 28 to November 20, 2026, and close at 5:00 p.m. The official announcement does not specify a time zone. Invitation decisions are expected by January 22, 2027. Only invited applicants submit full applications, due February 24, 2027. Projects run July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028.
Eligibility: Colorado-based nonprofit organizations or PK-12 schools. Schools must collaborate with an artist or arts organization. Nonprofits must maintain a Colorado registered address and engaged Colorado staff, and either partner with schools or show a strong history serving youth. Individuals and fiscally sponsored projects are ineligible.
Eligible project costs: Direct expenses may include teaching artist fees, supplies, transportation, accessibility accommodations, evaluation, and program-delivery personnel time. Participant fees, regular PK-12 teacher salaries, unrelated general operating costs, and capital improvement work are ineligible. Extra-duty teacher stipends may qualify.
How to apply: Review the current 2027-28 guidelines and FAQs, identify arts partners, and submit the Letter of Intent through the official Think 360 Arts Submittable application link. Confirm any matching requirements and the full budget and submission rules in the current guidelines.
Official grant administrator and application: https://think360arts.org/apply-for-the-eal-grant/
Source verificationReferenced source · think360arts.orgAtlas last verified this record October 29, 2026 (current 2027-28 official administrator program and September 28 release; controlling English PDF and rubric still require review). Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
