Teacher Assistance Fund
RFA’s annual Teacher Assistant Fund program assists high school arts educators in their efforts to empower young artists by providing art supplies to classrooms in need. Educators are eligible for art supply awards up to $1000 per school. The program is intended to support teachers who want to realize exciting art projects in their classrooms as well as those in need of basic materials.
Please note, RFA accepts only one application per school. We encourage teachers to collaborate on their proposals if various art teachers are interested in participating. Art teachers in Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, and St. Charles Parishes are eligible to apply. If your school is chosen, RFA will purchase requested supplies on your behalf and deliver them to your classroom. There is no fee to apply.
Applications are now open. Click here to submit your application.
2022-2023 Winning Schools
Abramson Science Academy
Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
Fisher Middle/High School
Jefferson Virtual High School
Lycée Francais de la Nouvelle-Orléans
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Phoenix High School
Riverdale High School
South Plaquemines High School
St. Augustine High School
Frequently Asked Questions
Can more than one teacher at my high school submit a proposal?
No, at this time we are only accepting one proposal per school. We encourage collaboration on proposals if various art teachers at your school are interested.
How does funding work?
If your school’s application is selected, RFA will purchase requested art supplies on your behalf and deliver them to your classroom.
How many proposals will be awarded funding?
The number of awards given will depend on the quantity and quality of entries that are submitted. We will do our best to accommodate all strong proposals that adhere to the guidelines.
Will you partially award any submissions?
Yes, if we find that part of your proposal meets our mission and other parts do not, we may decide to award only a portion of your proposal.
Who is eligible to apply?
High school art teachers and educators from Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Plaquemines and St. Charles Parishes are all eligible and encouraged to apply.