Arts Ed Funding

Welcome! This site was created to support school districts with the arts education funding opportunities in California.

Funding Resources

This page explains funding for the arts including Prop 28, AMIM - the instructional materials block grant, Title I, and more.

Funding Resources

CDE Publishes Preliminary Entitlement Estimates for Prop 28 Funds (Updated: November 2023)

The California Department of Education (CDE) has published preliminary entitlement estimates for the Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) program for Fiscal Year 2023–24, as established by Proposition 28 (2022) and amended by Senate Bill 115 (Chapter 49, Statutes of 2023).

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How to Develop an Arts Funding Plan

So you've found a funding for your arts program. What's the next step? - Make a plan!

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What is "arts in education?"

California Ed Code specifically lists which disciplines fall under the "arts". Take a moment to review which specific art disciplines you can support with additional art educational funding.

What is "arts in education"?

LACOE Events for Arts Education Funding

Following are some supports for your arts funding journey.

Arts Education Funding Community of Practice 2023-2024

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Los Angeles County STEAM Instructional Materials Fair

March 21, 2024 | 8 AM - 2:30 PM | Almansor Court

LACOE Visual and Performing Arts Website

Visit the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) site for more information:
https://www.lacoe.edu/services/curriculum-instruction/arts-steam