2016 AGM Tribute Grant

A tribute grant is to be awarded by the JASNA Oregon/SW Washington Region for attendance at the Washington, D.C. AGM, "Emma at 200:  No One But Herself," October 21-23, 2016. 

FAQs are outlined below, as well as contest rules and the grant application. For more information, please email our Tribute Grant Coordinator at [email protected].

FAQs

Why is this grant called a "tribute grant"?
  • The AGM Tribute Grant is an annual tribute to beloved members of our region and their many contributions. The 2016 tribute honoree/s are Mary Margaret Benson and Frank McClanahan. Mary Margaret was the founder of our region and the RC from 1985-1992. Her husband, Frank, later took his turn as RC, and both were instrumental in the success of our 2010 Portland AGM. They continue to help our region thrive in various ways. We are grateful for all they have done!
  • The Grant winner also writes up to two thank you notes to the Tribute Grant honoree/s or the families of the honoree/s.
Who can participate?
  • Members of the Oregon/SW Washington Region of JASNA may apply for the AGM Tribute Grant, if they have not previously attended an AGM as a paid registrant. (This does not apply to those who volunteered at the Portland AGM in 2010, but did not pay to attend.)
  • Applicants must have a major credit card, as all expenses will be reimbursed from receipts for registration/hotel/travel costs​.
  • We encourage applicants who were not awarded the Tribute Grant to reapply in the future.
What do I win?
  • The grant covers AGM registration fees, a private room at the hotel where the event is taking place for three nights, and at least part of travel costs.
  • The maximum amount awarded each year is not to exceed $1500.00. The balance of the cost of airfare (if any), extra nights, tours, or admission fees to events not included in the registration fee will not be covered under the terms of this grant.
  • The grant will be in the form of reimbursements of receipts for expenses up to $1500.00.
  • Any costs incurred above $1500.00 will be the sole responsibility of the grant winner.
Do I have to join the Jane Austen Society of North America before I can submit an application?
  • Yes, an applicant must be a member of the Oregon/SW Washington Region of JASNA.
  • To become a member, visit our Membership Page and follow the directions to join JASNA.
When can Grant applications be submitted?
  • We will be accepting applications for the 2016 AGM Tribute Grant after February 15, 2016.
When will the Grant winner be announced?
  • The names of the winner will be posted on the regional website at www.jasna-orswwa.org by May 15, 2016. The winner will be contacted before his/her name is posted on the website.
How is the grant winner selected?
  • The AGM Tribute Grant committee will select the applicant who it thinks has given the most compelling short-answer responses. Judging will be done anonymously. The committee’s decision is final.

Contest Rules

  1. Applicants must have a major credit card, as all expenses will be reimbursed with a receipt.
  2. ​The applicant must be an official member of the Oregon/SW Washington Region of JASNA. (See FAQs above for links and directions.)
  3. ​The winner must write up to two thank you notes to the Tribute Grant honoree/s or the families of the honoree/s.
  4. Application information must be truthful.
  5. All questions must be answered, and the application complete.
  6. Application must be written in English.
  7. Each short-answer response should be no longer than 500 words.
  8. The application must be submitted via e-mail. Submissions must be sent as attachments to an e-mail message labeled “AGM Tribute Grant Oregon/SW Washington.”
  9. Entries must be e-mailed on or before April 15, 2016.

Applications that do not conform to the above requirements, or those which arrive after the deadline, will be disqualified.

Grant Application

Please download the grant application, which is provided below in both Word and PDF formats. 
Instructions to applicants: 
Please save the above form to your computer, and then fill out all sections of the application. Limit question responses to 500 words. 

Save your completed form as a Word document or PDF and send it to JASNA ORSWWA as an e-mail attachment to: [email protected] on or before April 15, 2016.