[DSOSU] FW: 2 Weeks Left to Apply - VSA Program Site Contracts 2025-2026

[Lissner, L. Scott]

Just passing this along, not a recommendation but interesting to note that they are still taking applications


From: Stephanie Litvak, Kennedy Center Office of Accessibility and VSA <VSAinfo at kennedy-center.org>
Date: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM

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[Logo: Access/VSA The Kennedy Center A Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program]

Accepting Contract Proposals
[VSA Programs 2024-2025, Request for Program Site Contract Proposals, Apply by 3/13/24]



 Become an Access/VSA Program Site!
(opportunities for U.S. organizations)



Two weeks left to apply for the 2025-2026 season





Proposal submission deadline: March 13, 2025
Notification: Selected recipients will be notified by June 30, 2025
Program implementation period: October 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026





If you have experience, knowledge, and expertise working with students with disabilities pre-kindergarten through grade 12, you could become an Access/VSA Program Site.



The Kennedy Center Office of VSA and Accessibility seeks U.S. arts, education, and cultural organizations to provide accessible, arts-based education experiences to students with disabilities.  U.S. organizations are invited to submit proposals to implement VSA Programs.



Take a look at the Requests for Proposals for program specific details. See if your work aligns with VSA Program goals and if you have the capacity to execute an Access/VSA Program in your community, schools, museums, or performing arts venues.
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1. Access/VSA Arts Connect All -- Workshop/Residency Program: Implement school or community arts education workshops or residencies of 5 or more hours for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 18, pre-kindergarten-grade 12.  Serve 75 or more students with disabilities. Up  to $15,000.



2. Access/VSA Media Arts Discovery Program: Implement media arts workshops or residencies of 5 or more hours for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 18, pre-kindergarten-grade 12. Serve 75 or more students with disabilities. Up to $15,000.



3. Access/VSA Theatre Discovery Program: Implement workshops or residencies in theatre craft and/or drama process of 5 or more hours for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 18, pre-kindergarten-grade 12. Serve 75 or more students with disabilities. Up to $15,000.



4. Access/VSA Visual Arts Discovery Program: Implement visual arts education workshops or residencies of 5 or more hours for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 18, pre-kindergarten-grade 12. Serve 75 or more students with disabilities. Up to $15,000.



5. Access/VSA Museum Access for Kids Program: Implement accessible arts experiences with related educational programming for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 18, pre-kindergarten-grade 12. Serve 100 or more students with disabilities. Must be a nonprofit museum to apply. Up to $13,000.



6. Access/VSA Performing Arts Access for Kids Program: Implement accessible performing arts experiences with related educational programming for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 18, pre-kindergarten-grade12. Serve 100 or more students with disabilities. Must be a nonprofit performing arts venue to apply. Up to $13,000.



Serving a small number of students?

EZ is the right size for you!  No participant minimum requirement



7. Access/VSA EZ Program: Implement an arts education event, or workshop for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 18,  pre-kindergarten-grade 12. Up to $5,000.





How to Apply: Eligible and qualified U.S. organizations are required to submit program proposals online by the published deadline to be considered for an Access/VSA Program Site. Eligible organizations may submit proposals to a maximum of two different 2025-2026 Access/VSA Program RFPs, but the Kennedy Center will issue a contract offer for no more than one proposal per eligible organization. Before applying, read RFPs thoroughly. NOTICE: These RFPs are not for grants. They are for contracts to execute the Kennedy Center's Access/VSA Programs listed above.



To view the RFPs and to apply, visit

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and

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