PGN Nationals - Foundation
The PGN Scholars Foundation

Lesson 5: Applying for a National Grant

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PGN Chapters or individual PGN Members in good standing may submit a grant application for professional or philanthropic assistance. 

Application Steps

  • Provide the required documentation for your specific grant to scholarsfoundation@pgnleaders.org within 10 business days of your application submission and include your Response ID (from the form) in the email

  • Receive confirmation or a follow-up from the Scholars Foundation on your application 

What You Need to Apply

For chapters applying for Organizational Grants, make sure you submit the following:

Organizational Grants for Crisis Prevention, Leadership Development, or Professional Development Training

  • Description of the program and why it's important

  • Date of the event

  • Website for training program

  • Proof of receipt / invoice

  • Total estimated cost

  • Company receiving the funds

  • Contact information for the person receiving the grant (First & Last Name and Email Address)

  • Physical address or web address for payment

Organizational Grants for Philanthropic Causes

  • Description of the program and why it's important

    • If the program is from the general fund, describe which of the priority areas apply (workforce preparedness, entrepreneurship, or diversity, equity, & inclusion)

  • Date of the event

  • Website of the program

  • Amount of earmarked money being requested (if applicable)

  • The company receiving the funds

  • Contact information for the person receiving the grant (First & Last Name and Email Address)

  • Physical address or web address for payment 

For PGN members applying for Individual Grants, make sure you submit the following:

Study Abroad Scholarships

  • Description of the program and why it is important to you

  • Date(s) of Study Abroad Program

  • Website for Study Abroad Program

  • Total estimated cost

Financial Aid

  • Description of what you would like help covering (e.g., dues, books)

    • Note: National dues reimbursements will be credited to the chapter

  • Recommendation from your current executive board

  • Current GPA transcript (or screenshot)

  • FAFSA Verification

  • School ID

  • Information on how to submit a scholarship to the school

Application or Ticket Fee for a Professional Development Program, Training, or Conference

  • Description of the program and why it is important to you

  • Date(s) of Program, Training, or Conference

  • Website for the training / program

  • Total estimated cost