Chapter Grant

The ACR created the Chapter Grant Program to provide financial support for innovative and knowledge sharing chapter initiatives. The ACR has allocated $30,000* for the Chapter Grant Program. The $30,000 is the total budget for all chapter grants awarded for the year. The Chapter Grant Program Subcommittee may award partial grants at their discretion.

For consideration, all applications must include comprehensive information describing the project, a timeline/schedule, a detailed budget with metrics to determine effectiveness of the project, and a final report. Proposals should describe how the program would support the Principles of Alliance as outlined in the Affiliation Agreement. The Chapter Grant Program Subcommittee will blindly evaluate all applications.

 *Allocated amount may vary year-to-year.

• Chapters interested in applying for Chapter Grant Program funds must submit the electronic grant application by the specified deadline.

• Chapters may not submit more than one grant application per award year.
• The main Grant Contact must be a member of both the Chapter and ACR or Chapter Staff.

• ACR staff will review all applications before forwarding to the Chapter Grant Program Subcommittee for evaluation. The Subcommittee will evaluate each application and determine the allocation of grant funds.

• Projects must be directed by or performed under the supervision of the Chapter.

• The project should not supplement or duplicate any existing ACR initiatives i.e., resident stipends for the ACR’s annual conference
• The project should be a new initiative and not duplicate prior projects funded by the Chapter Grant Program..
• The Chapter agrees to:
  • Be responsible for any insurance needed to complete the project funded by the grant
  • Indemnify the ACR
  • Comply with all federal, state, and local laws
  • Be interviewed by ACR
  • Spend all funds distributed via the grant
• Current members of the ACR Board of Chancellors and the Chapter Grant Program Subcommittee are not eligible to apply.

• Past events, any and all operating expenses (rent, utilities, etc.), PAC or campaign/election support, any and all travel expenses, and staff salaries are not eligible for reimbursement by the grant.

• Final report submitted to the ACR describing the program and results. The report will include the following fields: Grant Title, Name of Chapter, Date, Tasks Completed, Budget Analysis, Measure of Success. A link to the final report form will be sent only if a chapter receives a grant.

The 2024 Chapter Grant application cycle is now open. All applications will be due on February 16, 2024.

• Overview – Describe the chapter’s need for the project and how the decision was made to support the project. Include how the program supports the Principles of Alliance  between ACR and its chapters.
• Objectives – Define the project, objectives, expected benefits, method(s) of implementation and expected outcomes. State the goals of the program.
• Budget – Provide a detailed budget with explanation.
• Timeline – Outline the schedule for the program including activities and plans to support the effort after the grant ends.
• Evaluation – Explain the method/metrics you will use to measure the success/impact of the program.
• Final Report – Submit a final report to the ACR describing the program and results. Report submitted electronically with the following fields: Grant Title, Name of Chapter, Date, Tasks Completed, Budget Analysis, Measure of Success. A link to the final report will be sent only if a chapter receives a grant.

• Launch application: Week of November 1, 2023
• Due date of applications: February 16, 2024
• Applications forwarded to Subcommittee: February 21, 2024
• Subcommittee recommendations: March 4, 2024
• Notify chapters: March 25, 2024
• Disperse grant funds: Week of April 22, 2024
• Final reports due: October 16, 2024

(Schedule subject to change.)