Grants

Click here to view the cover sheet for the grant proposal form.

The RICK LASHER Professional Growth Grant
(formerly the NAEA CONFERENCE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH GRANT)

This Grant, named after former President Rick Lasher for her dedication and commitment to Professional Growth and Development of all art teachers in New Jersey, provides money to attend the NAEA convention as part of professional development.

The Art Educators of New Jersey Executive Board recognizes that attendance at the annual Convention of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) is important to the professional growth of members of AENJ, thus furthering AENJ goals. NAEA provides New Jersey Professional Development credits for conference attendance.

Funding:

Monies will be allocated each year to encourage active and student members to submit proposals that indicate the educational benefits resulting from attendance. Current Fiscal Year - $500 per grant.

One half of the grant monies will be awarded prior to the convention; the balance of the grant monies will be awarded on the recipient’s completion of all responsibilities (see below).

Criteria:

No proposal will be considered unless submitted by a current member of the AENJ who has been a member for a minimum of two years. Member must also be current NAEA member and pay conference registration fees. After receiving a grant, a member remains ineligible for consideration for this grant for no less than three years.

Instructions for Submitting Proposals:

• Complete Cover Sheet
• Submit proposals to Dr Kim Defibaugh by May 15 of current year and include:
• Letter from Principal, Department Chair,or Supervisor
  OR
  Letter from Art Educator Colleague
  This letter should include number of years employed at current position
• Proof of citizenship
• Brief essay indicating why you wish to attend the NAEA Conference (following year) including what specific areas of art education you may wish to explore. Specific areas might include: Special Education, Assessment, DBAE, Technology, Curriculum, Facilities, etc.

Recipients’ Responsibilities:

• Recipients will be expected to bring their experience at the NAEA convention back to the local membership
• Recipients will attend the New Jersey Reception at the convention to meet with other recipients and with executive board members
• Recipient will write a brief account of their experience at the convention to be published in an AENJ publication
• Recipients will give a presentation at the AENJ conference the following October. This presentation may be by a single presenter or as part of a panel presentation
• Recipient will submit all receipts from their trip for reimbursement no later than May 31st (amount not to exceed grant amount awarded)

AENJ Conference Residency Grant

The Art Educators of New Jersey Executive Board recognizes that attendance at the Art Educators of NJ (AENJ) conference is important to the professional growth of the members of AENJ, thus furthering AENJ goals. This grant was established to encourage full attendance at the AENJ convention, including the evening programs and activities, as a part of professional development.

Funding:

Provided for a whole room one night or a half room two nights after the conference with submision of a hotel bill.

Criteria:

No proposal will be considered unless submitted by a current member of the AENJ who has been member for a minimum of two years. After receiving a grant, a member remains ineligible for consideration for this grant for no less than three years.

Instructions for Submitting Proposals and Grants:

• Complete Cover Sheet
• Letter from Principal, Department Chair, or Supervisor
  OR
  Letter from Art Educator Colleague
• Proof of citizenship
• Brief Essay indicating why you wish to reside at conference site during annual conference

Submit proposals to AENJ Residency Dr Kim Defibaugh, by May 15, 2007

Place all of the above materials in one envelope and mail to:

Scholarship/Grants Committee Chair
Dr. Kim Defibaugh
410 Sunrise Blvd.
Forked River, NJ 08731-1938

Recipients’ Responsibilities:

• Recipients will be expected to bring their experience to the local membership
• Recipients will attend the AENJ Awards Reception at conference to meet with other recipients and with executive board members
• Recipient will write a brief account of their experience at the convention to be published in an AENJ publication
• Recipients will give a presentation at the AENJ conference the following October. This presentation may be by a single presenter or as part of a panel presentation.

AENJ Executive Board Youth Art Month Grant
 
The Art Educators of New Jersey Executive Board recognizes that Youth Art Month is our members’ greatest tool for advocacy.  This grant was established in 2006 to encourage creative Youth Art Month celebrations throughout the state

Funding: Up to $500 will be awarded to offset the costs of the project or event.

Criteria:  Funds must be used to support a culturally enriching program that is held at the same site and time as a county Youth Art Month exhibit.  Recipient must be able to document increased support for quality art education programs through the medium of Youth Art Month. 

Instructions for Submitting Proposals:

• Complete Cover Sheet.
• Complete 2 page YAM Grant Proposal Form.
• Submit proposals for AENJ YAM Grant to the current AENJ Youth Art Month Chair.

Recipients’ Responsibilities:

• Recipient will be expected to document, using measurable standards, increased support for quality art programs through the medium of Youth Art Month.
• Recipient will give a short presentation at the subsequent AENJ conference’s YAM breakfast explaining why you did the project, how you did the project and a reflection on the results of the project.
• Recipient will submit all receipts for reimbursement to state YAM chair no later than May 31st (amount not to exceed $500 or grant amount awarded).