2018 AGM Tribute Grant
A tribute grant is to be awarded by the JASNA Oregon/SW Washington Region for attendance at the AGM in Huntington Beach, CA - "Persuasion: 200 Years of Constancy and Hope," September 28-30, 2018.
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 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 2018 tribute honoree is Pat Fulbright. Pat Fulbright, a former professor at Clark College, has been a member of our region since the early 90s. Originally, the group met just twice a year, but Pat had the idea to start a Reading Group, which brought members together to discuss a variety of Austen-related topics several times per year. Pat served as secretary of the Reading Group for over two decades and faithfully took us through the topic selection process each year. She has been a favorite discussion leader, due to her extensive knowledge of the life, times and literature of Jane Austen. We wish to thank Pat for her years of service to our region (with many more to come!) and are proud to honor her as our 2018 Tribute Grant honoree.
- 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 2018 AGM Tribute Grant after February 19, 2018.
When will the Grant winner be announced?
- The names of the winner will be posted on the regional website at www.jasna-orswwa.org and announced in May 2018. 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
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Grant ApplicationPlease 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, 2018. |