The American Institute of Architects College of Fellows
2022
Component Grants for Emerging Professionals The American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20006-5292
AIA College of Fellows Founded in 1952, the College of Fellows is composed of members of the Institute who are elevated to Fellowship by a jury of their peers. Fellowship is one of the highest honors the AIA can bestow upon a member. Elevation to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievement of the architect as an individual, but also elevates before the public and the profession those architects who have made significant contributions to architecture and to society.
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Overview Through a competitive process, funding will be provided by the AIA College of Fellows to assist AIA Components in the development of programs that will enhance the work of Emerging Professionals, Young Architects and/or Associate members of the Institute. A goal of the Component Grants program is to assist Emerging Professionals with being a vibrant element of an AIA Component. The 2022 Grants Program seeks submissions that directly involve Emerging Professionals with a specific community outreach activity. Engagement with disadvantaged communities and neighborhoods is encouraged. Consideration will also be given for proposals that align with missions of the College and the 2021-2025 AIA Strategic Plan. [General or on-going Component activities are not eligible for funding.] The collaboration of experienced design professionals and/or community leadership with Emerging Professionals in the planned activity is strongly encouraged. An explanation or demonstration of the sponsoring AIA Component’s commitment and support for the proposed activity is essential. Grant funding will be made directly to the proposing AIA Component, with a maximum limit of $5,000 to be provided by the AIA College of Fellows. Proposals with matching funds are encouraged. Submissions should be explicit and provide line items for both anticipated revenue and expenses in the budget. Recipients will be required to submit a one- or two-page report on the program (successes, lessons learned, benefits, etc.) upon completion of the program. 75% of total funding will be provided upon approval of the submission proposal by the AIA College of Fellows; 25% of grant will be provided after receipt of the requisite, final program report. Questions should be referred to the attention of Muza Conforti: muzaconforti@aia.org.
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Application Format (with Sections and sub-headings, in the order as following) Cover Page To include project title, sponsoring AIA Component, and project director name. Nomination Letter (one page maximum] The cover letter is to be authored and signed by the sponsoring AIA Component Executive. Executive Summary and Overview (one page) To include the purpose, amount of funding requested, expected audience/ beneficiaries. Proposal Detail (two pages maximum) Discussion and narrative needed to impart clarification, methodology and anticipated outcome. Intersperse with graphics or images as appropriate. Personnel (one page maximum) Identity and list the Project Director(s) and any other key project participants (must be AIA Members or Associate Members). Include a one- or twosentence bio-summary for each. Schedule/Timeline (one page) Detail specific activities with calendar dates or approximate dates. Budget (one page) List income & expenses in a tabular format. Separately itemize any anticipated matching funds and/or in-kind support, including source. [Travel and/or meal expenditures will not be funded by the College of Fellows, but may be part of the matching contributions and listed separately. No allowances for overhead or indirect costs are to be included.] Summary of YAF/NAC Background/History (one page maximum) Bulleted statements are preferred; interspersed with graphics or images as desired. 6
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Jury The Selection Committee will be composed of members of the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows (COF), the Chair of the COF Regional Representatives Council, and one representative from the NAC Executive Committee and one representative of the YAF Advisory Committee. The Committee reserves the right to recommend funding support that may be less than the amount requested in the proposal submission. Decisions regarding funding allocations will be at the discretion of the AIA/COF Executive Committee.
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Selection Criteria In order to evaluate requests for component grant funding, specific attention will be given by the Jury members to: Purpose Is there clarity of purpose and need, and is the proposal consistent with the YAF and the NAC Missions? Will the grant funding strengthen the development of a Chapter of the AIA? Will the program advance the professional development of Emerging Professionals? What are the prospects that the proposed program will be embraced by the AIA Component and continue in future years? Key participants What is the significant experience and capabilities of the leadership team? What will be the engagement of other AIA Members and/or Emerging Professionals? Audience/Impact Who will be benefit from this program, short-term and long-term? How? How will the program be publicized? Budget Is the proposed budget clearly formatted as well as realistic? Does the anticipated outcome warrant the expenditures? Is there local support, e.g., quantifiable in-kind contributions, or direct funding from a Component or other Sponsoring entity)? Component Relationship/History Is this entity an established AIA Emerging Professional group with clearly stated Component backing? Does the proposed activity have the leadership and Component support sufficient to accomplish the desired outcomes? 9
Schedule/Deadlines April 8 (3:00 pm EST) Deadline for receipt of completed Grant Applications. [Submissions are to be sent to the AIA College of Fellows via email attachment to COF@aia.org] April 28 Notification of Grant Awards sent to the respective, submitting AIA Components. May 3 Deadline for written confirmation of Award Acceptance by the respective Component recipients. October 28 Due date for receipt of the Final Reports from recipients on program activity and accomplishments.
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