Grants for Individuals Professional Development

GUIDELINES and PROCEDURES

Purpose
The Professional Development Fund will allow for the funding of individuals for professional development which is not funded through any of the existing NLTA professional development programs. Funding under this policy may also be granted for individuals to participate online/virtually in professional development conferences or sessions, subject to all other eligibility criteria and guidelines set out herein.

Eligibility

1. All projects must focus on the professional development of educators.
2. All applicants must give documented evidence that additional sources of funding have been investigated and provide details of funding received.
3. To be eligible, an individual must be an active member of the NLTA, as described by Section I.A.1 of NLTA Policy.
4. An individual must not have personally received any financial assistance from this Professional Development Fund within the previous five school years.

Selection
Applications will be reviewed by NLTA staff.

In considering candidates and applications, the selection committee shall give consideration to the following criteria:

• potential benefits of the professional development to professional growth and development;
• past contribution of the applicant to the profession, including to the work of the NLTA; and
• funding received from other sources.

Funding Guidelines
For individuals requesting funding to attend in person, only travel and registration will be covered, to a maximum of $500, provided sufficient funds are available. For those requesting funding to participate online/virtually in professional development conferences or sessions, only registration will be covered, to a maximum of $500. The fund does not cover meals and accommodations. Funds will be awarded when proof of attendance and necessary receipts are received.

Application Process
Applications must be completed on this form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadlines
Grants shall be awarded ten times a year, assuming there are suitable applications and funds available. The deadlines for receipt of applications are the third Thursday of September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May and June.

Funds must be approved in advance. The program does not offer retroactivity.