THE ARKANSAS ART EDUCATORS PRESIDENTS’ FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM
Deadline to submit is Friday, May 26, 2023 at 3 PM.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants are advised to carefully read and follow the requirements for each of
the programs as outlined in these guidelines and check to make sure that all required information is included
before submitting a proposal. Omission of any required information will automatically disqualify the
application.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS Friday, May 26, 2023 at 3 PM.

ELIGIBILITY: The AAEPF Grant Program is open to active AAE members who have maintained AAE membership for at least three years prior to the date of application.  Applicants must have a current Arkansas teaching certificate/license to teach art.  Applicants must have a minimum of three years teaching experience in art or an art related field within the last five (5) years. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Previous funding is not a guarantee of future funding.

INELIGIBILITY (Applicants who are not eligible to apply): Applications from non-members of AAE will not be considered, nor will applications from nonprofit organizations or institutions. AAEPF officers, board members, and grant committee members may not apply for funding during and for one calendar year after the completion of committee service.

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM: All applicants must complete the application form.

REVIEW PROCESS: Every effort is made to ensure the impartiality of the jury relative to the applicants. All grants and scholarships are awarded without regard to age, gender, race, special needs, or national origin.  Applications will be  reviewed in June.  Recipients will be notified by July.

VERIFICATION FORM: If approved for a grant applicants must submit a verification form which will be emailed to you, signed by both the applicant and a school administrator before any funds are released.

Email *
APPLICANT DATA
Applicant Name: *
Home Mailing Address: *
City: *
State: *
Zip Code *
Phone: *
How many years have you been a member of Arkansas Art Educators? *
NAEA Member ID # *
Have you previously received a Arkansas Art Educators Presidents Foundation grant? *
SCHOOL INFORMATION & VERIFICATION
School where you teach: *
School Address: *
City: *
State: *
Zip Code: *
School Email: *
School Phone: *
Do you have an Arkansas teaching license? *
Teaching license expiration date: *
Are you certified to teach art? *
Number of years teaching art of an art related field in the last 5 years? *
Do you expect to be under contract to teach art in the year that the grant funds will be used? *
The following school administrator (supervisor, principal, or superintendent) is aware of and supports my application for a Arkansas Art Educators Presidents Foundation Grant. If I am selected to receive a grant, this individual is prepared to provide verification of my eligibility for the grant.
Verifier's Name *
Verifier's Job Title *
Verifier's Phone *
Verifier's Email Address
Grant amount requested (the maximum grant is $600). Any funds not spent in completing the project will be returned to the AAEPF. *
PROJECT INFORMATION
Title of Project *
Project Description *
Duration of Project *
Statement of the problem or need *
Benefits of Proposed Project *
Description of the population to be served *
Estimated number of students that will benefit *
USE OF FUNDS

• Proposals exceeding grant limit amounts will not be considered.
• Applicants must provide a one page breakdown of the major expenses for the project.
• Applicants must round off the total amount of the request (i.e. $550 vs. $549.77).
• The budget must clearly indicate how AAEPF funds, if awarded, will be spent for specific portions of the
budget. AAEPF grants can cover all of the anticipated costs of the project if the budget does not exceed
the allowable grant amount.
• All equipment purchased with grant funds becomes the property of the grantee for continued
use in the classroom.
• Funding for basic classroom supplies should be limited to a minor part of the grant and must be directly
related to the operation and accomplishment of the project.
• Registration and/or travel costs to any conventions, including NAEA and AAE Fall Conference,
will not be funded.
• Proposals for conducting conferences, indirect costs, or the production of publications will not
be funded.
• No overhead costs will be covered by AAEPF grants
Breakdown of Project Expenses *
LESSON PLAN
Project Title *
Learning Objectives *
Connections to ADE Visual Art Frameworks *
Resources, Materials, Technology, and Media *
Essential Questions *
Methods of Assessment *
CERTIFICATION
I understand any AAEPF Mini -Grant received must be used for the purposes described in this application. I authorize release of the information in this application to the AAE Presidents Foundation. I agree that all decisions of AAEPF are final. If I am selected to be a recipient, I give permission to the AAE Presidents Foundation  to use my name, photograph, and information about the project for publicity purposes.  I further agree that I will present a session at the Arkansas Art Educators Fall Conference detailing my project and how I used the funds.

Please indicate below whether you accept the Rules + Eligibility for submitting an application to the Arkansas Art Educators Presidents Foundation. If you ACCEPT the Rules + Eligibility by clicking the ACCEPT box you are representing that you have read, understand and agree to be bound by the rules, the information contained in this application is correct to the best of your knowledge and acknowledge that clicking on the ACCEPT box serves as your signature. If you click DECLINE your application will not be considered. *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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