College Art Association (CAA) Member Support Grant

College Art Association

Foundation Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Up to US $250

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Next expected
October 15, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines each year: October 15 · December 15

From the program guidelines: “Completed online application including CAA membership ID number and a statement of need (no more than 150 words)  CAA accepts applications for support grants October 15–December 15.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Students and conference participants/presenters are encouraged to apply.

Other requirements

  • Current CAA membership (active from time of application through the conference)
  • No significant funding from other sources to support conference attendance
  • Completed online application including CAA membership ID number and a statement of need (no more than 150 words) CAA accepts applications for support grants October 15–December 15.
  • Only one support grant can be given per household.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Expenses not eligible for reimbursement:

Overview

The College Art Association (CAA) Member Support Grant provides financial assistance for individuals attending the Annual Conference. Each grant, worth $250, can cover essential expenses such as technology upgrades, childcare, travel, or other necessary resources. Applicants must be current CAA members, demonstrate need, and submit a completed application by December 15. Only one grant is permitted per household, and receipts are required for reimbursements within 30 days post-conference.

Each year CAA awards a number of support grants to cover expenses related to Annual Conference attendance/participation.Grant recipients will be notified by December 31.
Award
Each grant awarded is in the amount of $250 and may support technology (headphones, microphones, cameras, virtual conferencing accounts, bandwidth, upgrade technology), childcare, family care, travel/accommodation expenses, or other resources beyond what is normally necessary for participation in the conference.

Eligibility

Current CAA membership (active from time of application through the conference)
No significant funding from other sources to support conference attendance
Completed online application including CAA membership ID number and a statement of need (no more than 150 words)  CAA accepts applications for support grants October 15–December 15.
Only one support grant can be given per household.
Attendees are responsible for their own arrangements.
Digital or scanned receipts are required thirty days after the conference and reimbursements will be made within 4–6 weeks.
Expenses for reimbursement must be incurred during the conference dates; this should be reflected on any receipts submitted.
Expenses not eligible for reimbursement:

  • Expenses for scheduled care or normally required technology (i.e. laptops)
  • Toys
  • Tickets to activities
  • Conference registration
  • Meals
  • Students and conference participants/presenters are encouraged to apply.
  • You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts

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