The PCMA Education Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has awarded $90,034 in grants for a range of meetings industry research and education projects to advance knowledge and best practices in the profession.
The money is to be divided between 2009 and 2010, with $12,200 distributed in 2009 and $77,834 distributed in 2010.
“It’s important that the PCMA Education Foundation focuses on educating those already in the industry as well as fostering students to be the next generation of leaders,” says Executive Director of the Education Foundation Susan Salem Euritt.
“Grant giving is a crucial delivery on our mission.”
Grants approved by the PCMA Education Foundation fund relevant research initiatives and educational programming, which encourages professionalism in and growth of our industry.
Five grants have been approved to fund the following programs:
· Study on the impact of new pharmaceutical guidelines in relation to healthcare meeting planners. ($2,200 allocated for 2009)
· Convention and Visitors Bureau/Convention Stakeholders Program ($10,000 allocated for 2009)
· Provide each PCMA Chapter with one “Best In Class” Educational Program ($40,000 allocated for 2010)
· Moderator Training Program ($20,000 allocated for 2010)
· PCMA Annual Meeting Student Program ($17,834 allocated for 2010)
“I’m delighted that even in this economy and with the current challenges our industry faces, that the Foundation Trustees have recognized the importance of continuing to fund key meetings industry initiatives,” said Michael Payne, 2009 PCMA Education Foundation Chair.
“The PCMA Education Foundation’s commitment to our industry continues to be evident though these generous 2009 and 2010 outlays.”
The next application deadline for grants from the PCMA Education Foundation is November 30, 2009. Applications and accompanying paperwork are accepted three times a year. Due dates are March 31, August 31 and November 30.
Proposals are evaluated and recommended for funding by the PCMA Education Foundation Grant Review Committee. Final funding decisions are made by the PCMA Education Foundation Board of Trustees.
For an application and more information, go to the PCMA Education Foundation's grants page on PCMA's web site at www.pcma.org/foundation/grants
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