Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 269 - GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Chapter 269-1 - GRANT PROGRAMS
Rule 269-1-.06 - Georgia Challenge Program
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Statutory Basis for Grant Program: O.C.G.A. 50-1225.
(2) General Scope and Purpose of the Grant Program: The general scope and purpose of the grant program is to provide arts education grants to school systems to develop, implement and expand arts education curriculum in kindergarten - fifth grades. The Georgia Challenge is striving to infuse basic education in the arts into the curriculum on the same level as other core subjects. The grant funds awarded should provide the impetus to hire art specialists to continue the implementation and expansion of the arts education programs in local school systems. Funded programs should result in permanent, systemic, educational improvement.
(3) General Terms and Conditions of the Grant: The general terms and conditions of the grant are as follows:
(4) Eligible Recipients of the Grant: All public school systems in the state of Georgia are eligible to apply.
(5) Criteria for the Award: All applications for funding in this program are reviewed by a professional advisory panel, who evaluate each application according to the following review criteria:
Criteria 1) Budget Section: The extent to which the proposed budget and resources are appropriate and justified to support the program, and reflect the intent of the Georgia Challenge.
Criteria 2) Program Summary: Overall rating of the proposal - the extent to which the activities set forth in the grant application reflect the intent of the Georgia Challenge.
Criteria 3) Needs Assessment: The extent to which the school system demonstrates a need for the proposed program in the local school system.
Criteria 4) Goals and Objectives: The extent to which the program objectives relate to the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum objectives in visual art, music, theater, and dance in K-5; and the extent to which the program objectives incorporate and build on the National Standards in Arts Education.
Criteria 5) Goals and Objectives: The extent to which program objectives are related to and support arts education within the school system's instructional plan, including the potential for replication of model programs, K-5.
Criteria 6) Program Description: The extent to which student activities and outcomes, staff development, and/or other program and planning activities reflect sequential, curriculum-based learning.
Criteria 7) Program Description: The extent to which the school system has or will partner with their public colleges and universities, businesses, and local cultural and civic communities to infuse basic education in the arts into the curriculum on the same level as other core subjects.
Criteria 8) Program Description: The extent to which the program is designed to be ongoing and sustainable beyond Georgia Challenge funding; and the extent to which the school system will promote the Georgia Challenge Program at the state and local levels.
Criteria 9) Time Line: The extent to which the time line provides for a complete, realistic, and efficient work schedule for the program.
Criteria 10) Evaluation Plan: The extent to which the proposed evaluation procedures and/or instruments are adequate to fully evaluate the goals and objectives of the proposal.
(6) Directions and Deadlines for Applying: Request for information should be made to:
Georgia Council for the Arts
530 Means St., Suite 115
Atlanta, GA 30318-5793
(404) 651-7920
All applications and related support material must be delivered to the Georgia Council for the Arts office, or postmarked by the designated spring deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-120.