HONORING EDUCATORS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO ELEVATE ARTS INTEGRATION AND STEAM
FOR EVEYRONE AROUND THEM.
Susan Riley 2026 Elevation Award
Application window is open September 1, 2026 – October 1, 2026
Unlock up to $1,000 to bring your boldest arts integration or STEAM vision to life through the Susan Riley Elevation Award! Designed for passionate educators, teaching artists, school teams, and educational organizations, this 6-month grant gives you the backing and national stage… including a feature on The CRAFT and a spot at the 2027 Creativity Connected Conference to transform your community and redefine creative learning.
To apply, you’ll need to:
- Provide a detailed explanation of the project, the specific need it addresses, and the expected outcomes.
- Align the proposal with at least one core focus area: Scholarship, Systems Integration, Arts Access, or Vision.
- Submit a detailed breakdown of projected expenses with a brief narrative showing how each cost directly supports project goals. (Note: Funds cannot directly benefit the applicant monetarily.)
- Define at least one method to assess impact, such as pre/post assessments, surveys, reflection tools, or learning outcome documentation.
- Agree to share project findings via a video summary or by attending the 2027 Creativity Connected Conference.