Athens nonprofit AthFest Educates is now accepting grant applications for the 2022-2023 period. The organization supports music and arts education. Michelle Davis is Chair of the Board for AthFest Educates. She says the funds are for community educators and teachers from nonprofits or public schools needing support for music and arts education for K-12 youth.
Davis says they also provide professional development grants for educators. To date, AthFest Educates has given out more than $500,000 to local programs.
Applications are due by 5 pm Wednesday, August 24th. For more information or to apply, visit AthFestEducates.org.