IACAC offers a variety of grants for professional development opportunities to its members. The final application deadline is March 15, except where noted.
Deadlines
Each grant has its own deadline. Applications received before the priority deadline will be notified no more than 2 weeks after the priority deadline. Following the priority deadlines, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadlines.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for any IACAC grant, you must:
- Be an IACAC Member in good standing (Join or Renew)
- 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
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions or event they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
If you have any questions about grants, please review the grant policy or contact:
Eric Ruiz, Treasurer-elect
Professional Development Grants Committee Chair
University of St. Francis
(815) 514-7534
eruiz@stfrancis.edu
IACAC Advocacy Day
February 20, 2020
Springfield, IL
Deadline
- Priority deadline: December 15
- Final deadline: February 1
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
Transfer Summit
February 21, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College
Deadline
- Priority deadline: December 15
- Final deadline: February 1
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration fee of the Transfer Summit
NACAC Advocacy Meeting
March 8-9, 2020
Washington, D.C.
Deadline
- Deadline: January 25
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
District Seminars
March 2020
Various locations throughout Illinois
Deadline
- Priority deadline: January 15
- Final deadline: March 1
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration fee to one of the District Seminars
IACAC Annual Conference
April 22-24, 2020
Itasca, Illinois
Deadline
- Priority deadline: January 15
- Final deadline: March 1
Grant Details
- Full and partial grants awarded
- Rules of IACAC Fiscal Policy apply
Sharing the Dream Conference
May 27, 2020
Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, IL
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration fee of the Sharing the Dream Conference
Middle Management Institute
June 17-18, 2020
Location TBD
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration which includes double occupancy lodging and meals
Summer Tours – Plane O’ Fun
June 21-26, 2020
Deadline
- Priority deadline: December 15
- Final deadline: April 15
Grant Details
- Applicants must submit an application for the trip along with the deposit prior to applying for a grant
- 2 grants will be awarded
- Preference will be given to counselors that have not received a grant in the past and must presently be IACAC members
Summer Tours – Micro Bus
July 7-9, 2020
Deadline
- Priority deadline: April 1
- Final deadline: May 15
Grant Details
- Applicants must submit an application for the trip along with the deposit prior to applying for a grant
- 2 grants will be awarded
- Preference will be given to counselors that have not received a grant in the past and must presently be IACAC members
Summer Institute
July 22-24, 2020
Rockford University
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration which includes double occupancy lodging and meals
NACAC Guiding the Way to Inclusion
July 26-29, 2020
Las Vegas, NV
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
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
NACAC Admission Middle Management Institute
September 2020
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
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
NACAC Annual Conference
September 24-26, 2020
Minneapolis, MN
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
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
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.