NACDA U will provide the means for 100 athletics directors to attend both the 2026 NACDA Spring Symposium (mid-April - Quantico, VA) and/or the 2026 NACDA & Affiliates Convention (June 7-10, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nev.) through a $1,000 professional development grant. Please use the form below to apply and indicate whether you would like to be considered for a grant to attend the Spring Symposium, Convention, or both events.
The deadline to apply for these 2026 grant opportunities is Monday, December 1, 2025. Applicants must be current NACDA dues paying members to be considered.
The grant will be managed on a reimbursement basis to the recipient’s institution at the conclusion of the event (grant funds cannot be reimbursed to the individual) and will allocate $1,000 per event for registration and travel expenses. For planning and budgeting purposes, you will be notified of your selection as a grant recipient prior to the event registration launch.
(Please note: If you have previously been selected as a NACDA U recipient in the past, you are still encouraged to apply as previous selection does not prevent you from being selected again.)
Questions regarding the NACDA U program and process should be directed to Rachel Johnson in the NACDA National Office at rjohnson@nacda.com.