ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Educators Forum Faculty Grants

The ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Educators Forum Faculty Grants program is administered by the Animation Educators Forum, a professional organization affiliated with ASIFA-Hollywood that supports educators working in animation at the post-secondary level. The program is intended to advance the field of animation through the support of academic research, scholarly inquiry, and creative production undertaken by faculty members. By providing modest financial assistance, the program encourages innovation, professional development, and broader contributions to the animation education community. The grant supports a range of activities associated with animation-related projects. Eligible uses of funds include research expenses, creative production costs, travel for conferences or fieldwork, development of instructional materials, publication-related expenses, and professional development opportunities. Applicants are expected to propose projects that demonstrate meaningful contributions to animation as a discipline, whether through academic scholarship, artistic creation, or pedagogical advancement. Eligibility is restricted to members of the Animation Educators Forum who hold faculty positions at accredited post-secondary institutions. Both full-time and adjunct faculty members may apply, provided adjunct faculty teach at least two courses per year. Membership in the forum is free and requires submission of a resume or brief biography verifying teaching experience. Applicants are limited to one application per year, and recipients are subject to a waiting period before becoming eligible to apply again. The program also aims to distribute awards broadly, typically limiting awards to one per institution per cycle. The application process is conducted entirely online through the designated submission portal. Applicants must submit a complete application package that includes a written proposal, an estimated budget, and supporting documentation. The proposal must outline the project’s purpose, background, methodology, and anticipated outcomes, while the budget must detail how grant funds will be allocated. Supporting documentation may include a curriculum vitae, proof of professional achievements, letters of support, and materials demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed project. Applications for the current cycle must be submitted by May 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. The review process is carried out by a selection committee composed of Animation Educators Forum members and qualified professionals. Applications are evaluated based on the quality and clarity of the proposal, the strength of supporting materials, the applicant’s professional or scholarly record, and their contributions to the animation community. Award amounts range from 1,000 to 5,000 U.S. dollars per applicant. Funded projects must be completed within the performance period spanning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Awardees are required to complete their proposed activities, submit a final report upon completion, and acknowledge the support of the Animation Educators Forum in any resulting publications or presentations. If project plans change significantly, recipients must seek approval or return unused funds. The program operates on a recurring annual cycle, with deadlines typically occurring in late spring and award announcements made in June. Questions regarding the program can be directed to the Faculty Grants program email. The structured application and evaluation process ensures that funding is awarded to projects that demonstrate strong potential for impact within the animation education field.

Ensure the proposal is clearly written, well structured, and demonstrates meaningful contribution to the animation field with strong supporting documentation