Emerging Leader Grant
The Spring Leadership Meeting will take place June 9-13.
Grant applications for the 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C., are now open through March 6, 2026.
The Â鶹TV Emerging Leader Grant is designed for leaders who are currently engaged in leadership at their state or local HBA, who have not previously attended the Â鶹TV Spring or Fall Leadership Meetings, but who aspire to learn more about the Â鶹TV Federation and start their national leadership journey.
Selected grant recipients are eligible for a one-time grant of $1000 to be used towards the cost of attending the Â鶹TV Spring or Fall Leadership Meeting. Program participants will be awarded the stipend after the event if all eligibility requirements listed below have been fulfilled.
Who is this program for?
Â鶹TV understands that the leadership journey is unique to each member, however the ideal candidate has recently or is currently serving in a leadership capacity at the local or state level either on a committee or as an association secretary, treasurer, vice president, president or similar role.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Â鶹TV Emerging Leader Grant, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
- Â鶹TV membership in good standing.
- Currently serving (or recently served) in a leadership capacity at the local or state level either on a committee or as an association secretary, treasurer, vice president, president or similar role.
- Aspire to learn about the business proceedings conducted during the Â鶹TV Spring and Fall Leadership Meetings.
- Have not previously attended an Â鶹TV Spring or Fall Leadership Meeting.
- Agree to submit post event feedback about their event experience.
- Agree to provide a copy of all travel expenses (flight, mileage, meals, etc.).
How to Apply
Please complete the form linked below. Each registration must include one Letter of Endorsement from your local or state HBA Executive Officer, your local or state HBA President, a Â鶹TV National Area Chairman (NAC), or an Â鶹TV State Representative supporting your attendance. Only one Letter of Endorsement is required. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.
PLEASE NOTE: There are limited grants available. Please make certain you can commit to attending the meeting prior to completing this application.
