Network grants are available to Networks in the following circumstances:

(i)             new Network signing bonus;

(ii)            Regional or Multiple Network events; and

(iii)          Network recruiting events.

While it is expected that such events will be funded by the Network(s) themselves, IWIRC International has earmarked money in its budget to supplement the funding provided by the Network(s), provided need is established. 

TERMS OF USE

1. Network grants are available in the following circumstances
   1. New Network signing bonus in the amount of $500
   2. Regional or Multiple Network Events
   3. Recruiting Events
2. Regional or Multiple Network events are defined as an event involving more than one IWIRC Network or partnering with another relevant professional organization. 
3. Recruiting Events are defined as events specifically aimed at increasing the membership of a Network by at least 10%.
4. Grant requests must be submitted via the online grant request form and submitted at least forty five (45) days in advance of an event.    
5. Grant requests cannot be used to fund more than 50% of the expenses of any event and the specific amount of funding available for any Event is subject to Executive Committee discretion.
6. Absent a showing of need, approved grant requests will be paid after the event upon receipt of an event accounting of income and costs for the Network event. Once approved, the grant recipient will receive an invitation from BILL.com to set up an account for payment. Within 30 days of the event, the grant recipient must certify the event occurred and submit receipts documenting the relevant expenses. Please contact IWIRC staff (jlonero@iwirc.com) to provide the required information.
7. For events held in conjunction with another organization such as ABI or TMA, all events must be pre-approved by the Global Director before being planned. As a reminder, all IWIRC events must be held before or after such conference or during a period of time when the conference does not have events scheduled.
8. Decisions on grant requests will be made by the Executive Committee and relayed to requesting Network(s) as soon as possible.   

In deciding whether to approve grant requests (in full or in part) the Executive Committee will consider a variety of factors including overall available funds allocated for grant in the respective IWIRC yearly budget and equitable sharing of IWIRC’s financial resources amongst networks and members globally.