DSEA is offering grant opportunities to local associations in order to assist them in reaching local planning growth and member engagement goals. Grant activities must be related to a local's submitted Growth and Member Engagement (GAME) Plan and tied to one of the 5 Key Strategies or one of the expectations on the AR Assessment.

5 Key Strategies

1. Membership Team
2. Data and Lists Management
3. Ask Every New Hire to Join
4. Engage Every New Hire in a 1:1 Conversation
5. Invite New Hires to Member Engagement Events

AR Expectations

1. Utilizes effective communication...
2. Engages new and existing members...
3. Ensures that all potential members are invited to join...
4. Models proactive behaviors and acts as an advocate...

All grants are matching funds with the exception of special circumstances which must be included below. 

Locals whose grant requests are approved will receive the grant funds upon completion of a program evaluation and the submission of appropriate receipts. Pre-payment may be made based on a showing of local needs and the approval of the DSEA Executive Director.