ISPLS Guidelines for Grant Seekers

GRANTS PROGRAMS POLICY AND PROCEDURES INTEREST AREAS:

ISPLS initiated a grant program for the fiscal year 1998/1999. This grant program remains in existence and funds are currently available for interested parties. Generally, grants will be made under the following Mission Statement: To advance and promote the study in the arts and sciences of the Profession of Land Surveying in the State of Indiana through the Professional Education and Professional Development of the membership and related professions.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of all awards is to promote Publication, Education and Professional Development.

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Any ISPLS Member, ISPLS Committee, individual or group can petition the ISPLS Grant Advisory Board for funding and/or support;
2. Submitted petitions must be sponsored by a current ISPLS member at any level;
3. Priority & approval can be established by the ISPLS Board of Directors; and
4. must have a not for profit 501(C)(3) designated sponsor.

AWARD SIZE:

Varies

PROCEDURE:

A letter of inquiry should be submitted to the ISPLS Grant Advisory Board for review of completion, accuracy and relevance, to be delivered to ISPLS Headquarters by the 1st business day of March each year; The letter of inquiry should include:

The purpose of the project for which funds are being requested,

Problems and issues the proposed project will address,

Information about the individuals or organizations conducting the project,

Estimated overall budget for the project, * Period of time for which funds are requested,

Qualifications of those who will be engaged in the project.

After receiving the letter, the ISPLS Grant Advisory Board may ask the grant seeker to submit a formal proposal. There is no grant application form. The proposal format will be provided by the committee should it be deemed necessary.

ISPLS Grant Advisory Board supports pluralism and equal opportunity in its grant making. Because its funds are limited in relation to the number of worthwhile proposals anticipated, ISPLS directs its support to activities that are within its current interests and are likely to have wide effect. Support is not normally given for routine operating costs of institutions or for religious activities. Except in rare cases, funding is not available for the construction or maintenance of buildings.