NAEF Grants
NAEF grants fund innovative research and projects that advance visual arts education, instructional practice, and equity, especially for historically marginalized groups.
Funder: National Art Education Association
Due Dates: October 1, 2025 | October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,500 per award; most grants are $1,000–$3,000; one research grant up to $10,500; 1-year project period.
Summary: Supports NAEA members with funding for innovative projects, research, professional development, classroom resources, and leadership in visual arts education.
Key Information: Applicants must be NAEA members for at least one continuous year before applying.
Description
The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF), affiliated with the National Art Education Association (NAEA), provides annual grants to support innovative initiatives in visual arts education. Funding is available for professional development, classroom-based action research, curriculum development, equipment, and scholarly research projects. Grants are intended to advance instructional practice, research, and leadership among NAEA members, and ultimately to improve student learning and the field of art education. NAEF encourages proposals that foster equity, diversity, and inclusion, and especially welcomes applications from members working with historically marginalized groups.
