Have an idea for an advocacy event? The LGN Event Grant is available to help you plan the advocacy event that works best for your chapter or region. Whether you want to coordinate a state lobby day, implement an advocacy academy or create a new advocacy event, this grant is available to encourage any and all advocacy events at the local level.
Purpose of the Grant
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.
Applications for the 2022 Legislative Grassroots Network (LGN) Grant:
Open on August 1, 2022; close on September 30, 2022 at 11:59pm CT.
Criteria and eligibility
- Grant applications should be for in-person events that follow all school, city and state safety guidelines. Applications for virtual events will not be considered.
- Grants must subsidize advocacy efforts at the local level.
- Only one (1) entry per chapter is permitted. Chapters may submit a joint application with another chapter.
- The application organizer cannot be a national leader.
Submitting an application
Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. CT on September 30, 2022.
Deadlines and Important Dates
- September 30, 2022: Applications are due.
- Nov. 1, 2022: Council on Advocacy will select grant winners. Recipients will be notified at a later date.
- July 15, 2023: Deadline to hold advocacy event.
Questions?
Contact Robin Lieberman, advocacy senior coordinator.