Professional Development Grant
Professional Development
Grant Program
The Colorado Weed Management Association (CWMA) is offering professional development grants to support members interested in attending the CWMA Winter or Spring Training events.
Grant Guidelines
Guidelines
Grants are available for current CWMA members to attend the CWMA Winter or Spring Training events, who would not have opportunity to attend otherwise. Grants will cover the cost of registration, and for Winter Training a reimbursement for lodging, transportation and meals (*maximum limits apply). Up to four grants will be available each year to CWMA members that can demonstrate need for the grant.
Eligibility
Applicant must be a current CWMA member in good standing. Please confirm your status with staff before submitting your application. If not already a member, join today.
Applicant must not have previously received a CWMA professional development grant. Funds requested must be used in the calendar year in which they were awarded.
Selection Criteria
The applicant must explain why the grant is needed to support training attendance and document any matching funds available. Recipient agrees to allow CWMA to announce award on website or in other promotional materials. Recipient will be asked for a photo of themselves attending the training for which the grant has been awarded.
Applications for the Spring Training are due by the last day in March; applications for the Winter Training are due by the last day in September.
“In the world of invasive plant management, it is easy to get overwhelmed and even discouraged at times. Receiving the CWMA newcomer award reminded me that I have an amazing network of other weed managers and natural resource specialists at all levels in the state of Colorado that I can look too for advice and guidance. Having this valuable resource and being able to share ideas and coordinate management strategies at the CWMA annual meetings is invaluable to my work.”
— Nick Race, Invasive Plant Coordinator Resource Assistant, Forest Service Pike National Forest and 2024 Professional Development Grant Recipient
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