Individual Members Public Engagement Fund 2022-23 Application

Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund 2022-23 Application
We are excited to be piloting a new initiative this year, which will support capacity building and public engagement efforts of ACIC associate (individual) members.

ACIC invites individual members to apply for funding to support their involvement in in training activities or conferences as they relate to gender equality and the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) ACIC. ACIC will provide funding of up to $200 to cover costs of registration, etc. Successful applicants will be expected to plan and organize a public engagement activity to share their learning after the event. The conference/ training must take place before March 1, 2023 and public engagement presentation/ event must take place before March 15, 2023.

A $100 honorarium will also be provided to successful applicants following the completion of a post-conference public engagement activity. This activity can be with your workplace, community, school, etc.

Assessment Criteria:
- Priority will be given to trainings or conferences that focus on gender equality.
- Nature and quality of the follow up public engagement (PE) activity. (Type of audience, number of people reached, etc.).
- Priority will be given to those within under-represented communities.
- Available to attend full training or conference and actively participate (give feedback, input, complete homework, etc.).
- How conference or training will build personal or professional capacity.
Eligibility:
- Have demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals, gender equality and/or the global development issues related to the conference or training of their choosing. Priority is given to trainings or conferences that focus on gender equality.
- Be a current, ratified individual member of ACIC in good standing (approved as Individual Member in the June 2022 AGM or earlier).
Expectations and Commitments

Selected individuals are expected to:
- Participate fully during the conference or training
- Share their learning experience of the conference or training via social media
- Plan and deliver a post-conference public engagement activity in with their workplace, school group, community group, (examples include writing a blog or sharing what they learned at an event or presentation)
- Provide a receipt to show proof of conference fees paid – to receive reimbursement
Part A: Member Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Training/ Conference Title
Training/ Conference Date

MonthDayYear
Please provide information (website links, description) on the training or conference you wish to attend.
What is the cost for registration?
How do anticipated project outcomes align with the purpose of this fund? (Gender equality, FIAP action areas and/ or other SDGs)
How does participation in this conference or training align with your personal and professional goals?
How will you bring back what you learn to your community (i.e.: an idea for a public engagement activity to share your experience – blog, presentation, etc.)?
How many people will you provide your public engagement activity to?
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Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund 2022-23 Application

Part A: Member Information