IAIA Innovation Grant Application 2026

IAIA Innovation Grant Application 2026
Innovation Grants are a competitive source of funds provided by the IAIA Board to encourage members, Sections, Branches, and Affiliates to undertake innovative projects that advance IAIA's strategic direction.

Key details:
- Grant amounts range from US$2,000 to US$5,000
- Projects must be completed within 12 months
- Applications are due by 6 November 2026
- Applicants will be notified of their status by 11 December 2026
- For full eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and reporting obligations, please review the Innovation Grant Guidelines
Contact caitlyn@iaia.org with any questions.

Applicant and contact information
Applicant type
Name of Affiliate, Branch, or Section applying
Applicant name(s)
if more than one, indicate project lead; if member of an Affiliate, also include Affiliate name.
Contact person

First NameLast Name
Contact person email
example@example.com
Alternate email
example@example.com
Project details
Project title
Project objective
Projects considered for funding should have at least one clear objective.
Requested grant amount (US$)
US$2,000-$5,000
Project duration (months)
Projects must be completed in 12 months.
Associated work or activities if part of a broader project
Is this project part of a broader project already underway? If yes, describe the broader project’s objectives, activities, and timeline.
Applicant qualifications and experience
Explain how the applicant(s) are qualified and/or have direct experience to conduct this project.
Strategic Plan alignment
Which of the following does this project support? (select all that apply)
Describe how this project supports the strategic plan area(s) identified above
Project activities and outputs
Assume a project start date of 1 January 2027. Add rows as needed.

Activities: what you will do with the Innovation Grant funds.

Outputs: what you will produce and by when (e.g., information gathered, network established or extended, meeting organized or held, document drafted, finalized, or translated, capacity building activities undertaken).

Note: A short article for the IAIA website, plus interim and final summary reports to IAIA HQ, are required. These must be separate from any other articles or reports in your project plan. IAIA HQ will provide templates for the interim and final reports.
Project activities and outputs
Outcomes and benefits
Outcome – innovation
In what ways is this project, its activities, and/or its outputs innovative?
Outcome – benefits to members
What will these activities and outputs achieve in terms of benefits to members?
Achievement measure
How will you and the IAIA Board know the outcome has been achieved, and when can this outcome be expected?
Optional IAIA publication/resource section
Complete only if a publication or resource is one of your outputs. This information is subject to review and approval by IAIA’s Resource Director, who may suggest revisions or request additional detail.
Publication/resource topic or proposed title
Publication/resource format and length
Publication/resource authorship and IAIA Sections/Affiliates participation
Publication/resource need or gap it will fill
Publication/resource similarity or conflict with existing IAIA publications
Publication/resource required IAIA staff time, budget, production, translation, distribution
Inputs and budget section
Expenditures
Total expenditures (US$)
Income
Total income (US$)
Voluntary work
Other funding sources
In-kind support
Should be Empty:

IAIA Innovation Grant Application 2026

Applicant and contact information

Project details

Strategic Plan alignment

Project activities and outputs

Outcomes and benefits

Optional IAIA publication/resource section

Inputs and budget section