Sources of Professional Development Funds

Thanks to the support of our funders, Luna is honored to offer a series of free consultations, community events, and library hours each year. We also provide 20-50% discounts for full-time students for many offerings. Limited tuition assistance is available for our workshops and courses through a generous contribution from the Bert May Memorial Fund. Contact PL@lunadancecreativity.org for details on discounts and tuition assistance.

Funding Links

The following grants offer funding for individuals and organizations for professional learning in arts education.

Center for Cultural Innovation – Quick Grant

For professional development for California-based artists, and arts organizations in the Bay Area (San Francisco & San Jose)

Center for Cultural Innovation – California Arts Leaders Investments

For professional development for emerging leaders in California non-profits

Philanthropic Ventures Foundation – Special Education Grants

For public school teachers & therapists in Alameda & Contra Costa Counties

Philanthropic Ventures Foundation –  Visitng Artist in the Classroom Grants

For TK-12 teachers working in low-income public schools

National Education Association – Foundation Grants

For active NEA members who are practicing K-12 public school teachers, education support professionals, or higher education faculty and staff at public colleges and universities

Oakland Ed Fund A-Z Mini-grants

Professional development grants for those working in Oakland public schools or programs 

Fund for Teachers

For US-based full-time K-12 teachers

Arizona Commission for the Arts – Artist Opportunity Grant

For Arizona artists, arts educators and arts administrators

Do you know of others? Contact PL@lunadancecreativity.org and we’ll add them to the list.