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Mini-Conference/Workshop Support Grants & Networking Hospitality Grants Available!

VASTA is interested in facilitating networking between members of our profession. We offer small grants to support our members who wish to host networking meetings, mini-conferences, and workshops that provide opportunities to members in their home region. We are calling these Member Enrichment Grants (MEG).

  • Networking Hospitality Grants up to $500 USD
  • Mini-Conference or Workshop Support Grants up to $1,000 USD 

MEG I: Networking Hospitality Grant


MEG I is a hospitality grant supporting networking among professional voice trainers and especially VASTA members.


The goal is to facilitate members in exchanging ideas, building relationships, and collaborating within regions. Hosts are encouraged to include professionals who may be interested in, but are not yet members of VASTA as a way to introduce them to the organization.


The maximum award is $500 USD.

To be eligible to apply for this grant, you must:

  • be current with your membership

  • have been a member of VASTA for two consecutive years

Needed for the application:

  • the prospective audience

  • the date and location of your gathering
  • your projected expenses

Grants are awarded on a first-come first-served basis until the budget for the year is depleted. The application deadline is at least 45 days before the proposed date of your event. Following the gathering, the receipts for the gathering are submitted to the Director of Operations, and then a check for the approved amount is issued. Expenses above the approved amounts and expense categories are not reimbursed.


VASTA offers limited operational support for MEG I events.

MEG II: Mini-Conference or Workshop

 

VASTA is now offering grants to assist those VASTA members who wish to host a regional VASTA mini-conference or workshop. The grant can be used for conference/workshop related expenses such as:

  • presenter fees
  • materials
  • location rental
  • presenter travel or housing

The member requesting the grant may not be a presenter receiving a fee at the event. The primary purpose of the workshop may not be to make a profit for the coordinator. First consideration will be given to proposals that promote the exchange of ideas, techniques, and pedagogy.

If a fee is charged to support the workshop, VASTA members should be given a discount.


The maximum award is $1,000 USD.

To be eligible to apply for this grant, you must:

  • be current with your membership
  • have been a member of VASTA for two consecutive years

Needed for the application:

  • a description of the event including names of presenters
  • the date and location of your gathering
  • your projected expenses
  • the prospective audience
Grants are awarded on a first-come first-served basis until the budget for the year is depleted. The application deadline is at least 60 days before the proposed date of your event. Following the gathering, the receipts for the gathering are submitted to the Director of Operations, and then a check for the approved amount will be reimbursed. Expenses above the approved amounts and expense categories are not reimbursed.


VASTA offers limited operational support for MEG events.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANT RECIPIENTS

While nonmembers may attend a MEG-funded mini conference, workshop, or hospitality event, the primary goal of these two grants is to support networking within VASTA and the growth of its member base. All MEG projects must be accessible to VASTA members.

Marketing for networking meetings, mini-conferences, or workshops that have received MEG funding must say either "supported by VASTA" or "supported in part by VASTA" depending on the financial circumstances. Organizers must include a link to our website on social media posts.

As a follow-up, the recipient of a Member Enrichment Grant must submit a short reflection about the event to the Awards and Grants Committee Chair who will publish it in The VASTA Voice, VASTA's online newsletter.



Apply Now!