2024 SITE Foundation Chapter Grant Application |
SITE Foundation is pleased to support SITE Chapters with funding that allows them to continue to fulfill their mission. This grant is intended to support membership growth, quality education, event funding and programming. Supporting professional development within the industry is a key component of the SITE Foundation's Mission.
Chapter grants are intended to create or enhance chapter activities that would not otherwise be possible without additional financial assistance. It is not intended to support chapter activities that already have sufficient funding. Activities should benefit the entire chapter membership.
Funding is limited and is granted on first-come, first-serve basis. The maximum amount available to a chapter is $5,000 USD on a calendar year basis.
SITE Foundation will review each application, and will select grant recipients and grant amounts based on the merit of the chapter's request.
Timeline
- Application must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to chapter activity date.
- The grant request will be reviewed by the Foundation and the chapter will be notified within 14 days of submission. If approved, the funding request will require up to 10 days for processing.
Requirements
- Chapter will recognize the SITE Foundation in all pre-event promotion with the "Powered by the SITE Foundation" logo.
- During the event, the chapter will:
- Incorporate messaging that the event was supported by the SITE Foundation as well as integrate prepared Powerpoint slides describing the mission, vision, and initiatives of the SITE Foundation.
- Take photos and videos of the event that can be used by the Foundation and secure any necessary permissions from the participants.
- Activity must benefit the entire chapter membership, eligible categories include: membership campaign, chapter event, or educational activity. The activity must support the SITE Foundation's Vision.
- Complete a post-event summary within 4 weeks after the activity
- If requested, be prepared to support the Foundation with further content details and information, in addition to this summary.
Tips for completing this application:
- Provide clear measurements of success (e.g., gain 10 new members from campaign, acquire 150 event registrants by increased marketing for event).
- Provide details about your event, high level/generic descriptions may delay your application's processing time.