Arts, Music & Instructional Materials Block Grant

Funding for local educational agencies to obtain standards-aligned professional development and instructional materials in specified areas, improve school culture, develop diverse and culturally relevant book collections, and other specified uses.

Funding

Fiscal Year 2022–23

Arts, Music & Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant 2022 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Arts, Music & Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant 2022 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments, and Letters

Other Fiscal Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

Arts, Music & Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Program Information

Assembly Bill 181, Section 2 (Chapter 52, Statutes of 2022)

Assembly Bill 185, Section 56 (Chapter 571, Statutes of 2022)

Questions: Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office | CAAR@cde.ca.gov

Last Reviewed: Friday, August 30, 2024

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