Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation is the charitable arm of Â鶹´«Ã½. Its US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit status means Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation can legally receive tax-deductible donations. Donations, and other funds raised, are then re-invested in our industry through grants and scholarships disbursed by the Foundation each year.
In 2024, Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation plans to more than double the amount of funding granted to Â鶹´«Ã½ members and friends. Here is an overview of what the Foundation and its Board of Trustees are planning for the year ahead.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Academic Scholarship
Opening date for applications: April 2, 2024
Closing date for applications: May 21, 2024
Who is eligible to apply: Â鶹´«Ã½ members pursuing a higher education/post-secondary school degree or short course/limited-time program. Each recipient will receive $5,000 USD toward covering the cost of their tuition fees.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Industry Grant
Opening date for applications: May 28, 2024
Closing date for applications: July 16, 2024
Who is eligible to apply: Â鶹´«Ã½ members and friends with a project idea that requires up to $20,000 USD in funding. Projects should advance and further build the business case for using incentive travel as a motivational strategy and reward tool.
Past projects include industry research, educational programming, and the creation of resources to support incentive professionals.
David Riddell Global Conference Scholarship
Opening date for applications: July 30, 2024
Closing date for applications: September 10, 2024
Who is eligible to apply: Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation plans to grant three awards in 2024, with one designated for a Â鶹´«Ã½ Young Leader, one for a Â鶹´«Ã½ Chapter Leader, and the third open to any Â鶹´«Ã½ members. Awards will be granted up to $6,000 USD to cover registration, hotel, and airfare costs directly linked to Global Conference 2025.
Moira Hearn Fund
Opening date for applications: January 1, 2024
Closing date for applications: December 31, 2024, OR until all funding for the calendar year has been granted
Who is eligible to apply: Any Â鶹´«Ã½ member whose business and/or region is experiencing extreme difficulties. The Fund is designed to provide financial support to Â鶹´«Ã½ members in need, with all applications kept confidential.
If you have any questions about these awards or other Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation projects, to our team at anytime.
