ACC WIC Member Engagement Grant
The Women in Cardiology (WIC) Member Engagement Grant helps state chapters bring women in cardiology together through powerful local and regional events.
Why Apply?
- Build leadership skills: Give members opportunities to serve on panels and lead initiatives.
- Expand your network: Connect WIC members in your region through targeted, meaningful interactions.
- Boost engagement: Create events that strengthen your state chapter and foster collaboration.
- Access funding: Apply for up to $5,000 to support your event.
Who Can Apply?
Applications must be submitted jointly by:
- State Chapter Executive(s)
- State Chapter Member Leaders
Collaboration between chapter leaders and executives is required for approval.
Funding Details
- Total Available: $10,000 (2024)
- Suggested Request: $3,000 – $5,000 per chapter
- What It Covers: Event costs including venue, speakers, staff time, and receptions. Not intended to fully fund multiday events.
What Makes a Strong Application?
- Innovative event concepts
- New or novel approaches
- Demonstrated need
Resources for Planning
Access sample agendas, brochures, and content to help you plan your WIC event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for this grant?
State Chapter Executive(s) and state chapter member leaders will work together on this grant. Hosting engagement events is not required by ACC or the ACC Women in Cardiology Leadership Council.
How much money is available?
This year (2024) we will grant a total of $10,000 to 3 chapters. To best consider all of the requests we receive, we encourage regions to realistically request $3,000 - $5,000.
What can the grant fund?
This grant is meant to alleviate the cost of planning and hosting a WIC state or regional event. This includes, but is not limited to, chapter staff time, speakers, venue cost, or a WIC reception. This grant is not meant to fully fund a multiday event.
What's involved in applying for a grant?
The grant application package includes eight questions which need to be completed in full. The application needs to be reviewed and signed off by all participating State Chapter Governors, the State Chapter Executives, and WIC Champions.
What resources are available?
When planning a local or regional event (both in-person and virtual) you have access sample agendas, brochures, and content here.
What are the criteria for awarding the grant?
Grants will be awarded based on the following criteria: most innovative, most new and novel, and greatest need.
Past Awardees
2023
- ACC Nevada State Chapter
- ACC Michigan State Chapter
- ACC Massachusetts State Chapter
2022
- ACC Maryland State Chapter
- ACC Northern New England Chapter
- ACC Pennsylvania State Chapter
- ACC West Virginia State Chapter
