Professional Development Grant

Purpose:

The purpose of the Professional Development Grant is to encourage increased participation in the Eastern District by having professionals in the health, physical education, recreation and dance disciplines attend the Eastern District Conference.

The grant will provide financial support of $150.00 for qualified individuals to attend the 2016 Eastern District Conference in Atlantic City, NJ, May 22-24. A total of four grants will be awarded.

Objective:
  • To encourage more professional involvement in the Eastern District

  • To help applicants defray the financial obligation of attending the Eastern District Conference

  • To familiarize state affiliate members with the Eastern District and the opportunities the district has to offer

  • To provide the link between state affiliate members and SHAPE America
Selection Criteria:
  • Grants will be awarded to four (4) qualifying applicants. All efforts will be made to identify applicants from different states. Any remaining grants may be awarded to additional applicants from the same state. Please note: Individuals may receive a Professional Development Grant only one time.

  • Applicants must be first-time Eastern District Conference attendees OR must not have attended the conference within the past five years.

  • Applicants must be employed within the disciplines of health, physical education, recreation or dance in the Eastern District.

  • Applicants must be current members of their state affiliate (state AHPERD).

  • Applicants must complete and return the application form in a timely fashion prior to the posted due date.

  • Applicants may not be a current member of the Eastern District Leadership Council at the time of application.

  • An important aspect of selection will be the applicant's statement regarding how the Professional Development Grant will enable him/her to attend the conference.
Award:

Four grants of $150.00 each have been allocated for the 2016 year. Once approved, grant recipients will receive email verification along with directions for reimbursement.

Upon attendance at the Eastern District Conference, grant recipients must submit a copy of their conference registration receipt with a reimbursement voucher to the Eastern District executive director for processing of payment.

Professional Development Grant Application

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