Arts-Integrated National School Projects (Arts Education) RFP

A request for proposals by India Foundation for the Arts to support arts-integrated projects in government-aided and non-profit schools located in non-metropolitan areas of India. Projects should strengthen teaching and learning through arts education, connecting local art forms and community resources with curriculum-based pedagogy. Project duration is between one year and one year six months, with grants available up to Rs 4,00,000. Selected projects will be implemented by India Foundation for the Arts following external panel selection and presentations.

Project grant funding up to Rs 4,00,000 and implementation support by India Foundation for the Arts.

Government-aided or non-profit schools located in non-metropolitan areas of India; the institution must be registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 or the Indian Trust Act 1882, have existed for at least three years, have audited accounts for at least two years, and possess a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN).

Submit final proposal and supporting materials by email (single email <=25 MB) to deepak@indiaifa.org with subject 'Application for Arts-Integrated National School Project'; draft proposals may be discussed or submitted before October 31, 2026; shortlisted applicants present to an external panel.