Membership Grants

The Chicago Area Chapter of MPI offers membership grants throughout the year. If awarded, MPI Chicago Area will cover the cost of one year of preferred membership dues for the recipient.

Application Guidelines:

1. Grants will be awarded to an applicant no more than once every three (3) years.
2. Recipients will complete the membership application or renewal, and MPI-CAC will process payment directly on their behalf.
3. Recipients agree to submit an article (for newsletter, website, or other chapter communications) highlighting an educational session or membership experience within 6 months of receiving the grant.
4. Recipients agree to become active on a committee within three (3) months of receiving the grant and remain active for at least 12 months.
5. Applications may be resubmitted for future deadlines.
6. Grants are reviewed and selected by the Grant Selection Sub-Committee.
7. All recipients will be notified by phone, then email, approximately three weeks following the application deadline. Applicants not selected will be notified via email.
8. Recipients grant permission to MPI-CAC to publish their name as part of the program announcement.

Deadlines and Details:

Grants will be award in the amount of current dues (renewal or new preferred membership, as appropriate) and may be awarded over each of four (4) application periods per fiscal year for Meeting Professionals International Annual Memberships.

Although funds are allocated to support these grants, awards may vary in amount, and not all grants may be distributed each year. The Grant Selection Committee reserves final decision-making authority and will notify applicants of their status within three weeks of each deadline.