Wacom’s Media Arts Technology Funding Guide

Grant and funding programs can help support classroom technology that builds stronger student-teacher connections, inspires creativity, and improves student outcomes.

A resource that we created especially with K-12 and CTE educators in mind is our Education Technology Funding Guide. In the funding guide, you can discover which programs are available to help your school invest in the learning tools – such as Wacom devices – that help students achieve their full potential.

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What’s inside the Media Arts Technology Funding Guide?

  • An overview of available K-12 and CTE arts and education technology grants and funding resources from governmental agencies, private foundations, and industry and professional associations across the US
  • Links to online funding resources by state
  • Helpful information to make writing funding proposals and grant applications easier
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How to access the guide

Fill out the form below to get started. Once you’ve completed the form, you will receive the national funding guide. After that, an education specialist from Wacom will reach out with more information specific to your state or region.

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Upcoming online learning opportunities from Wacom

Wacom works with CTE, Arts Education, and EdTech organiations like the Association for Career and Technical Education, the International Society for Technology in Education, and the National Art Education Association to bring dynamic educators and thought leaders together for inspiring webinars about how to leverage creative technology in the classroom.

Essential Skills for Creative Careers

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 5:30pm ET 

Zach Inks is a visual arts educator with a background in studio art, animation, and user experience, who has worked professionally in illustration, visualization, and simulation.

In this unique webinar for CTE educators across creative fields, Zach will look at the learning frameworks that support creative instruction, share his views on perception and cognition, explore human versus A.I. models, and share principles and elements of design thinking.

Whether you teach graphic design, animation, gaming, product design, interior design, photography, film or media arts, this webinar will help you teach students how to approach creative challenges and creative discovery. Don’t miss it!

For more information and to register for this free event, click here.

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NAEA Open Studio: Easy-to-Implement Digital Art Activities for Your Classroom

Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 7pm ET 

Looking to introduce digital art into your classroom but not sure where to start? Join us for this month’s Open Studio Conversation, sponsored by Wacom, where we’ll explore easy-to-implement digital art activities designed to spark creativity and build essential digital skills like simple drawing techniques, exploring layers, experimenting with colors, and more.

From quick warm-ups to longer lessons, you’ll leave with ready-to-use ideas that make digital art fun and accessible for all students. Whether you’re new to digital tools or looking to expand your existing lessons, this webinar will provide practical strategies and inspiration to implement in your classroom.

Attendees will have the opportunity to win a Wacom Intuos tablet to be given away following the event!

For more information and to register for this free event, click here.

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