For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage seventh grade students of the Government Higher Primary School in Papinayakanahalli, Sandur Taluk, Ballari district, through a project titled Tiliyona Banni Nammura (Come, let us find our city). The project aims to enable students to explore the history, art, culture, and living legacy of Toranagallu village through theatre and literature, while creating meaningful connections with the texts and themes in their social science and language curriculum. The outcome of the project will be a publication and a theatrical performance. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include a copy of the publication, photographs and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, exposure visits, materials, printing, documentation, travel and living, and hire of equipment.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage fourth and fifth grade students of the Government Lower Primary School in Paparajanahalli village, Kolar taluk, Kolar district, with the project titled Nela Gurutu, Nudi Gurutu (Markers of Land and Voice). This project connects to the curriculum in Environmental Studies (EVS), Kannada language and Social Science through an exploration of the cultural geography of their village through theatre, songs and storytelling. The outcome of the project will be a publication, an exhibition, and a series of performances in the presence of school staff and community members. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include a copy of the publication and photographs and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, workshop, materials, Travel and living, performance, printing, Stationery, and documentation.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage sixth and seventh grade students of the PM Shri KPS Government Higher Primary School in Hiregadde village in Thirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district. The project titled Bannada Hejje (Colourful Steps) is a confluence of colours and movements to create an engaging and memorable learning experience for students. Visual arts will be combined with dance-based storytelling connecting to curriculum in languages, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. The outcome of the project will be a performance and an exhibition. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include photographs and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, exposure visits, performance, stationery, workshop, printing, and documentation.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage seventh grade students of the Government Moulana Azad Model School and College (English Medium) in Lashkar Mohalla, Mysore district, through a project exploring the learning possibilities with string puppets – Marionettes. By engaging with the methods, techniques, and puppet-making processes, the project connects to their curriculum in Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. The outcome of the project will be puppetry performances and an exhibition. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include photographs and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, workshop, documentation, exposure visits, printing, hire of equipment, and travel and living.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage students of classes fifth to eight grades of Apple Buds Academy, in Kangpokpi district, Manipur. This 18 month project titled Dreams Beyond Textbooks and Echoes of the Earth hopes to reconnect students with the ecological and cultural heritage of their region through arts-integrated learning. The project emphasises bilingual learning in Thadou and English, intergenerational dialogue with community elders, and the development of teachers as facilitators of a culturally responsive, place-based pedagogy. The outcome of the project will be a series of performances, an ecological archive, a community celebration, and a Living Memory Garden planted with native species tied to folk narratives. The Project Coordinator's deliverables to IFA, along with the final report will be photographs, video documentation, bilingual learning materials, and a field archive of oral narratives and ecological maps. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, printing, exhibition, documentation, hire of equipment, performance, material, consumables, and purchase of books.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage primary school and hostel students of the Rolf Schoembs Vidyashram (RSV) run by Ghosal Danga Adibasi Seva Sangha, in Ghosal Danga, Birbhum district. This 18-month project titled Integrating Santal Aesthetics into Everyday Educational Practices, seeks to revitalise school education by embedding Santal artistic traditions, storytelling, mural-making, theatre, and indigenous food and customs, into the everyday rhythm of classroom learning. The school hopes to bridge formal education and the cultural life of the local Santal Adivasi community, nurturing creativity, cultural identity, and ecological sensitivity among learners. The outcome of the project will be a handmade anthology of illustrated stories, a mural, community exhibition and a seminar on Santal aesthetics. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA, along with the final report will be a digital copy of the illustrated anthology, photographs and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fee, materials, documentation, exhibition, workshop, travel and living and printing.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage sixth and seventh grade students of Government Model Primary School in Kengeri old city, Bangalore Urban district with the project titled Installation Art with Kids. This project will engage students in the creation of a large-scale mixed-media installation. By exploring various techniques, including light, sound, texture, and scale, it encourages students to interact with the artwork, and connect it to their curriculum in science, mathematics, social science and language. The outcome of this project will be a temporary art installation in the school premises and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include a copy of the publication, still and video documentation of the process. Project funds will pay for contract fees, materials, installation, travel and living, publication, and documentation.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage seventh grade students of the Government Model Higher Primary School in Anegundi village, Gangavathi taluk, Koppal district, through a project centred on Moriyarara Gudda—the Hill of the Moriyars, located in the legendary megalithic site of Hire Benakal. Through a series of activities and field trips, students will explore this site using historical and artistic approaches, connecting their learnings to curriculum in social science, science, and language. The outcome of the project will be an exhibition and a performance. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include photographs and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, performance, printing, hire of equipment, materials, and documentation.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage students from grades three to five at Government Lower Primary School, Srinivagilu, Koramangala, Bengaluru. Titled Gadigallida Abhivyaktigalu–Bahubahaasha Tragatigalu – Expressions without Borders - in Multilingual Classrooms, this 15-month initiative aims to foster curiosity in learning and the appreciation of linguistic diversity by encouraging students to express themselves in their mother tongue and engage with translations in the State language of Kannada. The outcome of this project will be a publication, series of performances and an exhibition. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be copies of the photographs, copies of the publication, and the video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, workshop, printing, material and stationary, and travelling and living.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage seventh grade students of the Government Model Higher Primary School in Doranahalli village, Shahapur taluk, Yadagiri district, with the history and local stories of the freedom movement in Doranahalli village. Students will explore the revolutionary history of this region through a series of artistic interventions and apply their learning to texts from their social science and language curriculum. The outcome of the project will be a theatrical performance in the presence of school staff and villagers and a publication of a handbook containing stories, poems, and writings by students. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include photographs and video documentation of the entire project and a copy of the publication. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, performance, publication, material, and documentation.
