Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) - - 2025-26 Arts Enhancement Program (AEP)

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Arts Enhancement Program (AEP) grants are designed to support the development and expansion of school arts programs, including , and/or visual art. Proposals may support an individual arts area or multiple arts areas. All four arts areas are not required for grant eligibility. Program Office