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The Club Foundation Announces New Iteration of the Chapter Workshop Grant
Alexandria, VA—The Club Foundation is pleased to announce that it is restarting the Chapter Workshop Grant program to benefit Club Management Association of America (CMAA) Chapters. The program was previously available for 15 years (2000-2015) as a random lottery that awarded Chapters funds to pay for education workshops at the local level.
For FY2025, the Chapter Workshop Grant program will still focus on awarding funds to support Chapter education, but Chapters will be chosen through an online application process open to small- and medium-sized Chapters. Chapters may apply annually for the $2,500 award which will be given to as many as six Chapters in FY2025 and will be awarded based on financial need and merit of the application. The applications will be evaluated by a representative group comprised of members of both the Chapter Relations and the Professional Development Committees. Applications are due by December 15.
“We are thrilled to be able to reinvigorate this program and increase the support we provide to CMAA Chapters. Our Chapters are a key component of our mission to support the growth and development of club leaders across the nation,” said Ava Spece, Director, The Club Foundation. The Club Foundation also currently funds awards for winners of the Chapter of the Year, New Member Recruitment, and the Chapter Idea Fair programs.
About The Club Foundation
The Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA in 1988. The Foundation seeks to fund the life cycle of a club manager’s career, providing financial support for five key areas: students, faculty, club managers, CMAA chapters, and the club industry at large. It supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants. Donations to The Club Foundation are essential to the continued success of the club industry and support club management professionals at every stage of their careers. Since 1988, The Club Foundation has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships and grants to provide individuals with professional development opportunities, education and research, and essential training. Learn more at clubfoundation.org.
About CMAA
Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 7,800 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and 40 current and prospective student chapters. Learn more at cmaa.org.