Request for Proposals: Arts-Integrated National School Projects | Government-aided and Non-profit Schools in India | Deadline Extended: November 18, 2023 (CLOSED)

India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) invites proposals from
Government-aided and Non-profit Schools in India
for Arts-Integrated National School Projects under the Arts Education programme

Deadline Extended to Saturday, November 18, 2023

India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) seeks to implement arts-integrated projects in Government-aided and Non-profit schools located in non-metropolitan areas across India to strengthen teaching and learning through arts education.

The Arts Education programme at IFA, Kali Kalisu (‘learn’ and ‘teach’ in Kannada), aims to make ‘learning’ an engaging and joyous experience in schools by using different art forms for curriculum-based teaching pedagogies. 

In keeping with this idea, IFA invites project proposals from Government-aided and Non-profit schools across the country that aim to create a solid foundation for arts-integrated teaching pedagogies and encourage curiosity and creativity among students. 

Click here to learn more about some of our projects from earlier years.

Scope of the Projects:

These projects could address one or more of the following objectives: 

  • Connect local art forms and cultural practices with classroom learning and teaching 
  • Integrate arts processes into learning and teaching of all subjects
  • Include lived experiences of the students to classroom learning
  • Work with local artists and resources from the community

Duration: Minimum of one year to a maximum of one year and six months

Budget: Up to a maximum of Rs 4,00,000/- (Rupees four lakh)

Deadline: Saturday, November 18, 2023

Who Can Apply?

Government-aided or Non-profit schools located in non-metropolitan areas across India. The institution must work with local languages and believe that arts and culture are integral to teaching and learning.

Eligibility:

  • The school should be owned / run by an institution that is registered under The Societies Registration Act 1860 / The Indian Trust Act 1882.
  • It must be in existence for at least three years.
  • It must have an audited statement of accounts for at least two years.
  • It must have a valid Permanent Account Number.

Application Process:

Your final proposal must contain:

  • Title of the project
  • Mission / Vision / Overview of the school
  • Socio-cultural background of the students
  • Objectives of the proposed project
  • Methodology and detailed work plan
  • Details of resource persons who would be part of the project
  • The process for evaluation of the project
  • Expected outcomes of the project
  • Detailed break-up of Budget

The supporting annexures should include:

  • Copy of the Trust Deed / Memorandum of Association
  • List and profile of current Trustees / Members
  • Copy of Registration under 12A / Society Act
  • Auditor’s Report / Audited Statement of Accounts for at least the past two years
  • Copy of PAN of the institution
  • Details of past or current Arts Education activities if any

Proposal Submission:

  • Proposals can be submitted in any Indian language including English.
  • The final proposal, along with all supporting materials, should be submitted online in a single email not exceeding 25 MB to krishna@indiaifa.org on or before Saturday, November 18, 2023. Please note that incomplete proposals and those where applicants do not fall within the eligibility criteria will be disregarded.

Selection Process:

The shortlisted proposals will be evaluated by an external panel and applicants will be required to present their project ideas to the panel. Projects selected for implementation will be announced in February 2024. The decision by IFA on project selections will be final.

All selected projects will be implemented by IFA.

Please note that IFA is committed to creating a safe environment that supports, respects, and protects children and young people. The applicant must be aligned with this and must uphold it at all times.

Arts-integrated National School Projects in Government-aided and Non-profit schools under the Arts Education programme are made possible with support from Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company.