NYSATA Grants
NYSATA is committed to supporting the creativity, innovation, and professional growth of our members through a variety of grant opportunities. Whether you're looking to fund an exciting classroom project, attend meaningful professional development, or participate in professional conferences, our grants are designed to help bring your goals to life. These funding opportunities empower educators to enhance student learning, expand their artistic practice, and strengthen art education across New York State. Explore the grants below to find opportunities that support your next great idea.
| 2026 Grants Available |
Raymond C. Henry Project Grant |
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The Raymond C. Henry Project Grant is given in honor of the lifelong contributions of Raymond C. Henry. A grant of $750.00 is awarded to an individual NYSATA member to aid in the development and completion of a specialized art education project.
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NYSATA ED&I Conference Scholarship Grant |
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The NYSATA ED&I Conference Scholarship Grant is given to reduce barriers and increase access for individuals from historically underserved and underrepresented communities. A grant that supports ED&I-focused educators and preservice students, with a priority focus on financial assistance for first-time attendees of the NYSATA Conference. This scholarship grant covers a one-year NYSATA membership, conference registration fee, full meal package, and up to three nights of lodging at the conference hotel (pre-conference and paid workshops are excluded).
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Submission Deadline is September 29, 2026
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| Thomas J. Knab Leadership Scholarship Grant |
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The Thomas J. Knab Leadership Grant is given in honor of the leadership contributions given by Thomas J. Knab, a NYSATA Past President (2013-15) and a Past President (2019-2021) of the National Art Education Association (NAEA). A grant of $500.00 is awarded to an individual to support and inspire emerging leadership within the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) by providing financial assistance to attend the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Convention. This grant is specifically designed for first-time NYSATA teachers to attend the NAEA Convention who demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, leadership, and service in the field of art education.
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Applicants should send all required materials by May 1 to the NYSATA Grants Chair at [email protected]
Questions? [email protected]
| 2026 Recipients |
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Raymond C. Henry Project
Mary Beth Aldous (Region 6)
Social Emotional Learning Lab
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NYSATA Conference ED&I
Extended Deadline—Due 9/23 |
Thomas J. Knab Leadership
Extended Deadline - Due 9/23
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| Past Recipients |
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Raymond C. Henry Project
2025 Cheri Ehrlich
2925 Cristina Calvano
2024 No Recipient
2023 Kelly Verdi
2022 Jenny Brown
2021 Matthew Wilson
2020 Kelly Hanning
2019 No Recipient
2018 Cheryl Schweider
2017 Terry Lindsley-Barton
2016 Michelle Schroeder
2015 Kaitlyn Terry
2014 Jennifer Childress
2013 Linda Johansen
2012 Thomas Knab
2011 Jessica Voigt
2010 No Recipient
2009 Rachel Garrison
2008 Julie Gratien
2007 Jennifer Ziehl
2006 No Recipient
2005 Terry Crowningshield
2004 Deb Dahlin
2003 Jennifer Matott
2002 Karen Smith Collins
2001 Mary Broderson
2000 Anne Young
1999 No Recipient
1998 Cindy Wells
1997 No Recipient
1996 Marc Schimsky
1995 No Recipient
1994 Joan Davidson
1993 No Recipient
1992 No Recipient
1991 Peter Falatico
1990 Hilda Demsky
1989 Harry Posnanski
1989 Patrick Healy
1988 No Recipient
1987 Award Established
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NYSATA Conference ED&I |
Thomas J. Knab Leadership |
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