Funding

Student Member Research Travel Grant
The purpose of this program is to award funds to AKD student members who present at regional sociology conferences.
Up to $600/student, but no more than $1,800 may be awarded to chapters.
Deadlines- Fall: September 25, 2026 | Winter: January 31, 2027 | Spring: February 28, 2027

Chapter Representative Research Supplement Travel Grant
The purpose of this program is to award chapter representatives a supplement grant to travel with their students presenting at regional sociology conferences.
Up to $500 may be awarded to chapter representatives.
Deadlines- Fall: September 25, 2026 | Winter: January 31, 2027 | Spring: February 28, 2027

Initiation Speaker Honorarium
Funds may be used to help support honorariums paid to induction ceremony speakers.
Up to $500 may be awarded to chapters.
Deadlines- Fall: September 25, 2026 | Winter: January 31, 2027 | Spring: February 28, 2027

Chapter Activity Grant 
The purpose of this program is to provide chapter activity funds to chapters in order to facilitate scholarly pursuits, member development, and chapter experiences.
Up to $750 may be awarded to chapters.
Deadlines- Fall: September 25, 2026 | Winter: January 31, 2027