NCTA Grants ProgramAbout the ProgramThe purpose of the grants program is to offer opportunities for professional development, to promote the development of resources for NCTA members, to encourage professional support activities, to stimulate research pertinent to the field of testing (for possible submission to the NCTA Journal), and to support the testing profession. Below you will find resources and valuable information to get you started on the grant application process. All questions and grant application materials can be submitted to [email protected]. ScopeThe grants program is applicable to all active NCTA members in good standing. The overarching initiative is to identify and fund projects, research, and activities that clearly support the mission of the National College Testing Association. AwardsThere are two types of grant awards available:
Application Process - Grant Year (GY) 2024-2025The Grants Committee invite NCTA members to participate in the program by submitting an application to the Grants Committee by the annual deadline. For an application to be considered complete, applicants and key participants must meet all qualifying terms listed in the Grants Program Pre-Application Checklist, and the application must contain all required components and supporting documentation. Once the application window closes, the Committee will review applications and provide feedback to all applicants. Applicants will have approximately three weeks to provide additional clarification, responses to questions, and/or submit modifications to the application. The committee will then conduct a second review, after which time it will forward its recommendations to the NCTA Governing Board for approval. Below you will find resources and valuable information to get you started on the grant application process. Submit grant application materials, and send all questions to [email protected]. ExclusionsNCTA Grant Program will not award funds to applicants in support of establishing/launching of State or Regional Organizations in conjunction with advancing testing, testing programs or agencies related to the testing profession. Below are examples of expenses deemed ineligible, and must not be included for grant proposal consideration.
TimelineIndividuals, institutions, agencies, associations, and certain groups are eligible to receive grants. Below is this year’s timeline for your information. Submit interim and final reports by email to [email protected]. For All Grants
Terms and ConditionsAll grant recipients must submit a signed and completed Terms and Conditions agreement form that:
Grant Award ProcessWhen the Grant Committee receives approval of its recommendations from the Governing Board, the committee chair will notify all applicants of the final status of their applications, send award notifications to recipients by email, and make an announcement to the NCTA. Award NotificationThe Grant Committee sends a notification letter to the primary contact/applicant informing them of the approved award. The notification letter provides instructions and other important information to aid in completing the final steps before the NCTA Treasurer disburses payment to the institution. Included with this notification is the Award Acceptance Form. Grant Award Acceptance Form The acceptance form requires acknowledgement as well as verification and completion of the follow three actions:
Please note that it is the responsibility of the grant award recipient to identify the appropriate contacts at your respective institutions/centers to facilitate a smooth and timely transfer of funds.
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