In collaboration with the Committee for the Status of Women in the Profession, CCCC is pleased to offer up to 10 small grants of no more than $300/attendee that can be used to offset the costs of childcare at the 2016 annual convention, either for use with approved providers or for other childcare needs as described by the applicant. A list of providers can be found here: http://4chouston.com/resources-and-accessability/childcare/. Priority for these funds will be given to adjuncts, graduate students, and/or other members demonstrating financial need.

Criteria for Evaluating Grant Applications: The committee will review the applications submitted and will rank them, prioritizing the following criteria:
  • discussion of financial need and proposal for how funds will be used
  • how the funding award will enable the applicant to attend and participate in the convention
  • how participation in the convention will advance the applicant's personal and professional goals
  • how the award will support applicant’s contributions to the profession and the CCCC organization
To apply for funds, please complete the application below by January 10, 2016.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Conference Participation Commitments: Please describe the activities you are committed to attending at the 2016 convention. This can include panel presentations/concurrent session, committee meetings or membership responsibilities, pre-convention workshops, interviews, or other scheduled activities you will be attending at the convention.

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* 3. Statement of Request: In up to 250 words, please describe how the childcare grant would support your work at the convention, or your professional development in general. CCCC's goal in offering childcare grants is to enable members with caregiving responsibilities to participate in this important annual professional opportunity. In your statement please speak to how this funding will further this organizational goal.

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