The Nebraska FCCLA New Chapter Grant will provide $500 in cash and resources toward starting an FCCLA chapter.
This grant will be awarded based on the completion of the following criteria:
- Submit a completed application, which must include signatures of an administrator, adviser, and student leader, prior to October 1.
- Have not had an affiliated chapter in the last five (5) years.
- Affiliate at least twelve (12) members and one (1) adviser at the national level prior to December 1 for two (2) consecutive years.
- Attend District Planning Meetings and District Leadership Conference (if applicable), and one of the following leadership opportunities: Fall Leadership Conference, State Leadership Conference, assist with the District STAR Event competition, or any other state-level conference with at least one (1) student and one (1) adviser present at each event each year.
- Present to the local school board about their participation in FCCLA.
Submit an application for a Nebraska Chapter Award and a Nebraska National Program Award each year.
In return, the State Association agrees to the following:
- Reimburse National and State dues for twelve (12) students and one (1) adviser by December 31 totaling a payment of up to $208, during the first year.
- Provide the chapter with one (1) National Program guide (virtual edition) of their choosing each of the two years, upon affiliation, and an FCCLA gavel.
Provide support in the form of the State Adviser, State Officer Team, or other individuals deemed necessary by the goals of the chapter.
- Provide an additional $100 stipend to the chapter treasury by May 15 upon successful completion of the two (2) year agreement.
This application must be submitted by October 1. The Signature Page must be completed and submitted with the application.