Please adhere to the following submission instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions will disqualify the application.

All proposals must be submitted through the NEA Foundation’s online grant system. Click here to submit a proposal electronically.

Applicant Information

Lead Applicant: The lead applicant will be the NEA Foundation’s contact person for award notification, reporting, publicity, and other grant-related activities.

Partner Data: The applicant must collaborate with one partner. The partner should be prepared to assume leadership of the project should the lead applicant be unable to complete the work.

Fiscal Agent Note: If no fiscal agent is designated on the applicant data sheet, grant funds will be made payable to the lead applicant and reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Because the grant funds may be considered taxable income, the lead applicant may wish to consult with a tax advisor before submitting the application. NEA members who elect to designate a fiscal agent are encouraged to consider their local NEA affiliate for this role.

Applications missing lead applicant and/or partner data will not be considered.

Narrative and Budget

Please consult our Student Achievement Grant Writing Tips.

The narrative must address the following items:

1. Provide an abstract/summary of your proposed work (For examples, please see the descriptions of our recently funded grants. Failure to comply with the character limit may lead to disqualification of your application.
2. Describe your goals for student achievement and how you will measure each outcome.
3. Describe the student need for this work.
4. Describe the activities in which you and your students will engage to reach your goals.
5. Provide a line-item budget for the proposed work. Your request must total $5,000. Identify any additional support (cash or in-kind) that will be provided by other sources.

Selection Criteria

• Proposed goals for student achievement are challenging and rigorous
• Proposed work engages students in critical thinking and problem solving
• There is alignment between goals, assessment, activities, and budget

The NEA Foundation may allocate a number of grants based in part on geographic considerations.

Remember To

• Check your application for compliance with these guidelines.
• Complete all required information
• Assign a fiscal agent if desired.

Failure to complete any of these items will disqualify your application.