Chapter Activity Grant

Chapter Activity Grant Application

Purpose

The mission of Alpha Kappa Delta is to acknowledge and promote excellence in scholarship in the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition. In support of this mission, Alpha Kappa Delta chapters are invited to submit proposals for a supplemental grant to fund a chapter activity to facilitate scholarly pursuits, member development, and chapter experiences. Alternately, two or more chapters may work cooperatively to submit one proposal.

Amount Eligible for Funding

AKD will provide up to $750.00 per chapter for the Chapter Activity Grant.

Early submission is encouraged as funds are limited. Proposals will be reviewed for acceptance on a first-come, first-served basis if applications exceed the budget. One application per chapter per academic year.

Eligibility for Grant Proposal Consideration

For a proposal to be considered, the following basic eligibility requirements must be met:

  • Chapters must be active and in good standing with the Executive Office in order to receive funding;
  • Only Chapter Representatives who are Voting members of AKD are eligible to submit a proposal for a Chapter Activity Grant;
    • Voting members are those who pay annual dues. Voting membership runs on calendar year (January through December). Only sociology faculty members may serve as Chapter Representatives;
  • Funding amounts will depend on the number of quality proposals received per granting period, completeness of individual proposals, and the detail of the budget proposed. The review committee will determine approval and amounts of each award.

Deadlines

Fall: September 25, 2024
Winter: January 31, 2025

Examples

  • a chapter-hosted, student-centered research conference;
  • fundraiser start-up costs;
  • service projects;
  • career exploration or conference etiquette workshops;
  • chapter field trip that is sociological in nature (museum, prison, etc.);
  • community engagement

Submission

To apply for the Chapter Activity Grant and to read the proposal guidelines, download the following:

Chapter Activity Application