Eligibility

Arizona K-12 public schools. Grants fund classroom access to cultural, historical, and educational heritage resources including museum visits, cultural programs, and related materials.

Program Goals

Arizona's Heritage K-12 Small Grant Program connects students to Arizona's cultural heritage through classroom programs, field trips to cultural institutions, and heritage education resources.

Application and Distribution

Apply through the Arizona DOE grants portal by September 1, 2026.

Cycle Notes

Annual competitive cycle. September 1, 2026 deadline. $32,000 total pool. Monitor azed.gov for future cycles.

Grant Award Amount

Up to $3,000 per school. $32,000 statewide annual pool.

Allowable Purchases

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for AZ Heritage K-12 grants?

Arizona K-12 public schools with cultural heritage education projects.

How much does AZ Heritage K-12 provide?

Up to $3,000 per school. $32,000 statewide pool.

Can funds be used for STEM tools?

Yes. Educational materials aligned to heritage and cultural learning are eligible.

How do AZ schools apply?

Apply at azed.gov by September 1, 2026.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Arizona schools.

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

• Curriculum alignment documents — Arizona standards mapped to our kits
• Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
• Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
• Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines

Download the Forward Education Grant Guide

Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.