Interested in applying for the 2026 Craft-Based Education Grants? Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about this new opportunity from the Center for Craft.

The Craft-Based Education Grants—available to all previous Teaching Artist Cohort awardees—will support the creation of lasting educational resources that document and encourage the creation of more accessible, impactful teaching tools. Twelve previous Teaching Artist Cohort awardees will each receive $5,000 and be matched with a mentor to document, develop, or improve teaching tools. Grantees will also have the opportunity to cultivate community via a monthly virtual cohort convening. At the end of the six-month grant period, awardees will share resources at a virtual public program hosted by the Center for Craft and through the Center’s website.

Eligible Project Types:

Video Documentation
Filmed demonstrations or archives of craft processes and instruction techniques

Written Curricula
Complete lesson plan series focused on targeted themes

Educational Toolkits
Physical or digital resources for teaching artists to utilize

Inclusive Learning Materials
Creation of multilingual or age-appropriate workbooks or curricula to expand reach

Other Educational Resources
Development of other resources of an educational purpose aligned with the principles and goals of this grant

Applications are due February 16, 2026.