Funds for Art, Music, Dance, Drama, or Recreation Programs for Children with Special Needs Available Now

The Theresa Foundation is offering grants to support programs in art, music, dance, drama, or recreation specifically designed for children with special needs.

The deadline for this grant is January 15 (Spring/Summer Grants) and July 15 (Fall/Winter Grants).

The maximum award for this grant is typically between $5,000 and $10,000.

Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations or individuals applying for a service or support. Programs must serve children with special needs and may be inclusive with at least 1/3 of participants having disabilities.

Grant funds should be used to support activities such as inclusive workshops, music therapy, adaptive dance classes, sensory-friendly performances, therapeutic horseback riding, and more.

Programs may receive grant funding once per calendar year. Individuals are not limited and may apply for consecutive grants.

For more information or to apply, click here.

Need help interpreting the guidelines or drafting your application? COCA offers funding consultations free of charge. Contact Grants Manager Summer Callahan at 850-224-2500 extension 4 or summer@tallahasseearts.org to learn more.