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Page states deadline is October 1, 2025 for the 2026-2027 grant cycle. Stored deadline is 2026-10-01, which is one year later — likely the stored date anticipates the next cycle.
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NAEF - National Art Education Association National Art Honor Societies Equity, Diversity & Inclusion NAEA Platform & Position Statements Committees, Commissions, Task Forces State Art Education Associations National Art Education Foundation National Art Honor Societies Equity, Diversity & Inclusion NAEA Platform & Position Statements Committees, Commissions, Task Forces State Art Education Associations National Art Education Foundation National Art Education Foundation The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) invests in innovative initiatives to support instructional practice, research, and leadership in visual arts education.
As an independent, philanthropic organization, NAEF has supported 395 individual projects for NAEA members since its inception in 1985. A sister organization to the National Art Education Association (NAEA), NAEF helps fund a variety of visual arts education programs for the Association and its members, providing $630,000 for NAEA Initiatives since 2011.
Celebrating 40 Years Of Support For NAEA Members To celebrate its 40th Anniversary, NAEF aims to raise $40,000 by December 2025 for grants and services. If you can donate $40 to help us celebrate the 40 years of support for NAEA members that would be wonderful. If you can donate $4 to support the work of your NAEA peers, great!
If you can donate $1000 to help us do more to help you, fantastic! Any donation amount is welcome, especially during this special time, our anniversary year. Donations are tax-deductible and will be recognized on the NAEF website (unless you prefer anonymity) and in the 2026 NAEA National Convention Program.
2025 NAEF Donor Commemorations From the Beta Omicron sisters of Theta Phi Alpha In honor and memory of my mom, Rita Howton Rudloff, the most fearlessly creative person I’ve ever known! Kalee + Family—your mom was always such a joy to be around. May her memory inspire others in art education and elsewhere.
Love, The Varners In honor of Uncle Bill, his art & creative mind brought beauty to the world. May his talents forever inspire others to do what they love. Love to all the Wagner Family For all her contributions to art education, Dr. Laura Chapman.
In honor of the artists of Ansada Licensing Group, LLC. Applications for the 2026-2027 NAEF Grant Cycle are now open! Please review the grant guidelines before completing your application.
Apply by October 1, 2025. 2024-2025 Grant Recipients The NAEF Board of Trustees has announced the 2024-2025 Grant Awards. View the list of 2024 NAEF Grant Recipients for project dates: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Chair-Elect, NAEF (2025-2026) Past Chair, NAEF (2025-2026) Secretary of the Board, NAEF NAEF Trustee (2020-2022; 2022-2026) Support the National Art Education Foundation Donate today and make an investment in the future of visual arts education.
Your contribution will help provide professional development for art educators, classroom supplies for innovative projects, curriculum development for art classrooms, and ground-breaking research in visual arts education. Please make a commitment to the advancement of visual arts education by contributing to the National Art Education Foundation (NAEF). NAEF acknowledges all donations.
Donors can expect an automatic acknowledgement for online donations. All donors, including those who submit donations online, along with membership dues, or through check by mail, will receive a separate letter of acknowledgement in the month following the donation. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Planned Giving Program Prospectus NAEF Donor Commemoration Form Email NAEF at naef@naea. arteducators. org.
What would YOU like to see in the future from NAEF? Please share your suggestions. NAEF Donor Commemoration Form NAEF Planned Giving Prospectus NAEF-Giving-Postcard-2025 NAEF Trustees Public Roster (June 2024) 2024 NAEF Grant Recipients 901 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 email: info@arteducators.
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Applications for NAEF Grants are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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