Craft-Based Education Grant
Craft-Based Education Grant supports teaching artists in creating accessible teaching tools and educational resources that preserve craft knowledge, encourage innovation, and advance craft education.
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Funder: Center for Craft
Due Dates: November 16, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Twelve awards of $5,000 each for six months (January–June 2027)
Summary: Supports teaching artists in creating accessible educational resources that preserve craft knowledge and advance craft education.
Key Information: Only 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Teaching Artist Cohort awardees may apply as individuals.
Description
The Center for Craft’s Craft-Based Education Grant supports mid-career teaching artists in documenting, developing, or improving lasting, accessible teaching tools. Supported in part by the Windgate Foundation, the program combines funding, mentorship, and opportunities for monthly virtual cohort gatherings to encourage artist-designed curricula, innovation, and resource sharing across craft communities.
Supported resources include filmed demonstrations and archives of craft processes, complete lesson-plan series, physical or digital educational toolkits, multilingual or age-appropriate learning materials, and other educational resources aligned with the program’s goals. Knowledge preservation, innovation, cultural stewardship, and accessibility guide the grant. Completed resources are shared through a virtual public program and the Center’s website to extend their reach.
