IACAC offers a variety of grants for professional development opportunities to its members. Those who apply by the December 15 priority deadline will be notified by January 10. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available. The final application deadline is March 15, except where noted.
If you have any questions about grants, please review the grant policy or contact:
Erin Updegraff, Treasurer-elect
Professional Development Grants Committee Chair
DePaul University
(312) 362-8184
eupdegra@depaul.edu
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for any IACAC grant, you must be an IACAC Member in good standing and fulfill the expectations of the requirements as stated in each grant’s description. Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years.
Transfer Summit
February 1, 2019
Moraine Valley Community College
Deadline
- Priority deadline: December 15
- Final deadline: February 1
- Those who apply by the December 15 priority deadline will be notified by February 1. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration fee of the Transfer Summit
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
District Seminars
March 2019
Various locations throughout Illinois
Deadline
- Priority deadline: January 15
- Final deadline: March 1
- Those who apply by the January 15 priority deadline will be notified by February 1. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration fee to any of the District Seminars
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
IACAC Annual Conference
May 1-3, 2019
Normal, Illinois
Deadline
- Priority deadline: January 15
- Final deadline: March 1
- Those who apply by the January 15 priority deadline will be notified by February 1. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Full and partial grants awarded
- Rules of IACAC Fiscal Policy apply
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
Sharing the Dream Conference
May 15, 2019
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration fee of the Sharing the Dream Conference
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
Middle Management Institute
June 26-27, 2019
North Central College, Naperville
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration which includes double occupancy lodging and meals
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
Summer Institute
July 24-26, 2019
University of St. Francis
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration which includes double occupancy lodging and meals
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
Bus O’Fun Tour
Summer 2019
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Applicants must submit an application for the trip along with the deposit prior to applying for a grant
- 2 grants worth $200 each will be awarded to counselors who assist under-represented students
- Preference will be given to counselors that have not received a grant in the past and must presently be IACAC members
- Recipients are required to submit an article about the trip for possible publication in the IACAC Admissions Essay Newsletter
NACAC Guiding the Way to Inclusion
July 28-31, 2019
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Maximum Award is $900 including registration and travel expenses
- This is a reimbursable grant and is payable after the conference
- Recipients must submit receipts and an expense report to the IACAC Executive Assistant for reimbursement
- Rules of IACAC Fiscal Policy apply
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
NACAC Admission Middle Management Institute
September 2019
Louisville, Kentucky
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Maximum Award is $700 including registration and travel expenses
- This is a reimbursable grant and is payable after the conference
- Recipients must submit receipts and an expense report to the IACAC Executive Assistant for reimbursement
- Rules of IACAC Fiscal Policy apply
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
NACAC Annual Conference
September 26-28, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Maximum awarded is $900 including registration and travel expenses
- This is a reimbursable grant and is payable after the conference
- Recipients must submit receipts and an expense report to the IACAC Treasurer and Executive Assistant for reimbursement
- Rules of IACAC Fiscal Policy apply
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
NACAC Advocacy Meeting
March 3-4, 2019
Washington, D.C.
Deadline
- Deadline: January 25
- Those who apply by the January 25 priority deadline will be notified by February 8.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Maximum awarded is $900 in travel expenses
- This is a reimbursable grant and is payable after the event
- Recipients must submit receipts and an expense report to the IACAC Treasurer and Executive Assistant for reimbursement
- Rules of IACAC Fiscal Policy apply
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
Invitation to Propose Other Grants
IACAC has a strong commitment to meet the professional development needs of our membership. The Professional Development Grants Committee invites you to propose other grants for conferences or programs that you believe will strengthen your skills, abilities, and knowledge. Past requests have been made for the following: AACRAO Tech and Transfer Conference and AACRAO Summer Institute for International Admissions.