The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is an internationally known arts institution in Washington, DC. The Kennedy Center recognized that many young people need equitable and ongoing access to the arts in schools because access to the arts often depends on school budgets, scheduling constraints, and administrative commitment. In 2009, the Kennedy Center launched its Ensuring the Arts for Any Given Child initiative to respond to this access issue. Through the Any Given Child initiative, the Kennedy Center works with selected communities to develop an arts education vision and strategic plan, implement the plan, and sustain and expand arts opportunities for students. School districts must confirm their involvement before communities can apply.