ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Educators Forum Faculty Grants

The ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Educators Forum Faculty Grants program is administered by ASIFA-Hollywood through its Animation Educators Forum, a professional network that supports educators and practitioners in the field of animation. The program is designed to advance the discipline by providing financial assistance to faculty members engaged in research, scholarly work, or creative production. By targeting educators, the funder aims to strengthen academic contributions to animation while fostering innovation and professional development within higher education institutions. The primary purpose of the Faculty Grants program is to support reasonable expenditures directly associated with animation-related projects. These projects may include academic research, scholarly publications, or personal creative works such as films or multimedia productions. Funding can be used for a variety of purposes including production materials, software, research expenses, travel related to conferences or fieldwork, and other costs that contribute to the successful execution of the proposed activity. All funded expenditures must occur within a defined performance period running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Eligibility for the program is limited to members of the Animation Educators Forum. Membership is open and free but requires applicants to verify their status as full-time or adjunct faculty by submitting a resume or brief biography. Applicants must be affiliated with accredited post-secondary institutions, and adjunct faculty are expected to demonstrate a minimum teaching load. The program is structured to ensure broad distribution of funding across institutions, with informal limitations on multiple awards within the same institution in a given cycle. The application process requires submission through an online portal before the stated deadline. Applicants must prepare a complete package including a written proposal, an estimated budget, and supporting documentation. The proposal must clearly describe the project’s scope, background, methodology, and anticipated outcomes. Supporting materials may include a curriculum vitae, proof of project legitimacy such as acceptance letters or contracts, and additional documentation that strengthens the application. Budget submissions must align with proposed activities and reflect realistic and justifiable costs. Applications are evaluated by a selection committee composed of members of the Animation Educators Forum Steering Committee along with qualified academic and industry professionals. Evaluation criteria focus on the effectiveness and clarity of the written proposal, the quality and completeness of supporting documentation, the applicant’s record of scholarly or professional achievement, and their contributions to the broader animation community. These criteria emphasize both the merit of the project and the applicant’s capacity to successfully complete it. The timeline for the 2026-2027 cycle includes an application opening date of April 13, 2026 and a submission deadline of May 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Award decisions are typically made shortly after the application period closes, with funded projects commencing at the start of the July performance period. While not explicitly stated for this cycle, prior cycles indicate recurring annual availability, suggesting that this program operates on a yearly basis. For additional information or clarification, applicants are directed to consult the official program guidelines and may contact the program administrators via email. The Faculty Grants program represents a targeted funding opportunity for animation educators seeking to advance their creative and scholarly work while contributing to the development of the animation field.

Ensure clarity and strength of written proposal; provide high quality supporting documentation; demonstrate strong professional or scholarly record and contributions to animation community