This grant is intended to support advocacy efforts at the local level. A maximum of $500 will be awarded per grant submission, and up to six grants will be awarded.

Grant applications should be for in-person events only. Applications for virtual events will not be considered.

To apply you must submit your application by 11:59 p.m. CST on October 1, 2026.
Questions? Email advocacydept@asdanet.org.

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1. Your name: (Required.)

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2. Your email address: (Required.)

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3. ASDA Chapter (Required.)

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4. The Council on Advocacy identified the following areas they will award grants in. Please indicate which area applies to your chapter. (Required.)

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5. Is this a new event for your chapter or region? (Required.)

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6. Please describe what will the funds be used for. (e.g. advocacy academy, hosting a congressman, participation in a state lobby day) (Required.)

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7. How will this event add value to your chapter or region’s advocacy efforts? (Required.)

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8. Please provide a draft agenda for this event. If your event spans several days or weeks, please include an outline of events. (Required.)

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9. Provide the expected number of students that will attend this event. (Required.)

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10. Provide the projected budget of the event. Include a breakdown of all expenses, other sources of revenue, fees to be paid by attendees, etc. (Required.)

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11. If your budget is more than $500 and you receive the grant, how do you plan to make up the difference in costs? (Required.)

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