AWE Arts Classroom Grants

Arts in Western Education (AWE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening and expanding the arts in the six schools of the Western Albemarle County Public Schools feeder pattern. Through our teacher grants program, AWE provides direct funding to help arts educators bring creative projects and opportunities to life in their classrooms. To date, AWE has awarded over $84,000 in grants, and looks forward to funding more grants this school year!

PLEASE CHECK BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2025 FOR ADDITIONAL GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND A LINK TO SUBMIT YOUR GRANT.

Eligibility

All arts educators (Visual Arts, Music, Orchestra, Band, Choir, Theater) in the following schools are eligible to apply:

• Crozet Elementary

• Brownsville Elementary

• V.L. Murray Elementary

• Ivy Elementary

• Henley Middle School

• Western Albemarle High School

Grant Award Size

Educators may apply for grants of up to $1,500 to support classroom projects, performances, equipment, and other arts-related needs.