NAEF Grants
NAEF Grants from the National Art Education Association fund research and projects that advance innovation and leadership in visual arts education.
Funder: National Art Education Association
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline for NAEF Grants, 11:59 pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,500 (Research Grants); up to $3,000 (Halvorsen, McMullan, Teacher Incentive); up to $1,000 (SHIP); 1-year project period
Summary: Supports innovative visual arts education projects and research by NAEA members, with a focus on advancing instructional practice, curriculum, equipment, and leadership.
Key Information: Applicants must have at least one year of continuous NAEA membership by October 1, 2025.
Description
The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF), the philanthropic arm of the National Art Education Association (NAEA), offers annual grants to foster innovation, research, and leadership in visual arts education. Since 1985, NAEF has supported hundreds of projects that advance instructional practice, curriculum development, research, and professional development for NAEA members. The program seeks to champion projects that have a meaningful impact on the field of art education, particularly those that demonstrate creative approaches or generate research highlighting the importance of visual arts in student learning.
