Purpose

The NEF Education Resource Program offers educational grants to deliver education seminars at local chapter meetings, member shops that do not have a chapter affiliation or other chapter related education events. The NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF) will award up to $10,000 in grants annually through the Education Resource Program.

Eligibility

Chapters/Groups may apply, annually, to NEF for an Education Resource Program grant based on the financial need and scope of the educational event. If no chapters exist in an area and 2 or more NOMMA member shops want to work together to host a presentation, they may also apply for a grant.

The actual arrangements for the presentation would be made between the host(s) and the presenter. Education Resource Program funds will be sent upon receipt of the final report outlined below. As a result, the cost of the presentations will be provided primarily by the hosting group and/or participants. If funding is needed prior to the final report submission, details should be included in the application for the evaluation committee to consider on a case by case basis.

The NEF Education Resource Program Grant may be used for education programming, such as:

• Presenter expenses for travel, lodging, shipping of special equipment for education session, special supplies or tooling needed by presenter for presentation.
• Room rental and other meeting expenses on a case by case basis.

The NEF Education Resource Program Grant cannot be used for:

• Entertainment
• Food or Beverage

how to apply

To apply for a grant, submit your request at least 30 days prior to the event. Be aware that the evaluation process can take up to (6) six weeks if submissions are received between meeting cycles. Chapter leadership or event partners must complete an online application to include:

• Point of contact
• Event title and description
• Presenter information
• Proposed date and location of program
• Marketing plan for the event
• Event goals expected
• Proposed budget for the program (SAMPLE BUDGET)

Applications will be evaluated by the NEF Board of Trustees, based on merit of the proposed program/event and annual budget. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. There is a limited amount of money for the Education Resource Program each year so grants will be given until funds have been used. You will receive a confirmation email when your application is submitted.

Submit Application

final report

Upon completion of the presentation, the group contact will:

• Submit a report about the program/event and send to NEF at NEF@nomma.org no later than 30 days following the event. The report should include:
  • Final budget
  • Attendee list
  • Event recap
  • Photos
  • Optional: Testimonials, Recordings of the event (preferably .mp4 format)
• In case of cancellation of the presentation the grant funding will be returned to the NOMMA Education Foundation.