Online Application for a Grant

Please read the information about applying for grants available on this web site before completing this form.  

Grants are available from the IEEE Foundation and the IEEE Life Members Committee.   The Grants committee contains representatives from both bodies to ensure the best match between the funding bodies and each grant request.

It is recommended that you create all your content in a text editor and save for future use with reports, then cut and paste into the form.

An example project has been developed in order to show how to fill in these online forms. Click to view the purpose of this example, as well as the completed application form, budget spreadsheet, and cash flow statement.

Two items of financial information, a budget and a cash flow statement, must be sent separately and immediately following the submission of this application form. Otherwise your application will not be processed. Please read and follow the instructions in steps 3.15 and 3.16 below.

The maximum number of characters (including any spaces) for each entry is specified and can not be exceeded.   Complete all sections of this form and submit using the button at the bottom of this form.   Incomplete forms will not be considered.   If sections of this form denoted by * are not completed, you will not be able to submit your application.   The email address you enter in step 2.2, will be used by the IEEE Foundation to respond to your application.

If you have questions regarding the information required for any section of this form, please contact the IEEE Foundation by email at or telephone +1 732 981 3435.


Step 1:   Project title and funding areas

1.1   * Enter a concise descriptive title for your project     (up to 50 characters)


1.2 Funding areas - The IEEE Foundation provides grants to advance IEEE's core purpose to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. Grants are funded from the IEEE Humanitarian Technology Fund, the IEEE Life Members Fund, and the IEEE Foundation General Fund.

IEEE does not provide funding for research, ongoing activities, individual scholarships, purchasing capital equipment or salaries.

The areas that are funded are:
* Select the one area of interest that best applies to your request
Using technology for humanitarian causes
Improving math, science and technology education and diversity in the profession from
     pre-university through continuing education
Programs to introduce pre-university students to engineering and science
University student activities such as professional development, student conferences, etc.
Preserving, studying, and promoting the history of IEEE associated technologies
Recognizing major contributions to IEEE associated technologies
Extraordinary initiatives outside these areas that show promise of significantly advancing
     our profession or making a major contribution to the worldwide communities we serve.

1.3   * Explain how your project best applies to your selected area of interest
  (up to 400 characters)





Step 2:   Identify the main contacts

2.1 *   State the name of the organization requesting the grant *     (up to 50 characters)

If you are not representing an organization, enter "None" in the box above.

2.2 Identify the contact person for all interaction with the IEEE Foundation
This person will receive all email and correspondence from the IEEE Foundation and will be responsible for passing information to the project team.

                                                (up to 20 characters)                           (up to 20 characters)
Title*   First Name*   Last Name*

Email address *     (up to 50 characters)

Telephone number *     (up to 20 characters)

Fax number     (up to 20 characters)

Mailing address * house number, street, city, state or province, postal code, country   (up to 180 characters)

2.3 Identify the person responsible for managing the project finances (including grant payments and financial reports).   Please Note: If the project is being submitted on behalf of an IEEE Organizational Unit, this person should be the financial officer of that unit.

                                                (up to 20 characters)                           (up to 20 characters)
Title*   First Name*   Last Name*

Email address *     (up to 50 characters)

Telephone number *     (up to 20 characters)

Fax number     (up to 20 characters)

Mailing address * street, city, state or province, postal code, country   (up to 180 characters)




Step 3:   Please describe your project in the following sections

3.1 * Enter the amount of the grant you are requesting from the IEEE Foundation in U.S. dollars
  round up or down to the nearest whole dollar
(you may use this currency converter to help you convert from your non-U.S. currency)

3.2 * Enter the amount of the additional funding you have obtained or plan to obtain from other sources (in U.S. dollars)
round up or down to the nearest whole dollar

3.3 * Enter the total amount of funding needed to successfully complete this project.
  (sum of 3.1 and 3.2)

3.4 * Enter the proposed duration of the project in months ( not to exceed 60)

3.5 * Enter your proposed start date        

3.6 * Is this a new project?   Yes or No    

3.7 * Are you requesting funding from other organizations?   Yes or No    
        (Support by others is a positive indicator of the value of the proposal.)

        If Yes, list the other organizations.     (up to 400 characters)


3.8 * Enter your project location by IEEE region   (map showing IEEE Regions)

3.9   If your project involves an educational institution, please enter the name, otherwise, leave blank.
    (up to 60 characters)

3.10   If your project is not based in the U.S.A., and involves a national society in your country,
         please enter the name of that society.
    (up to 60 characters)

3.11 * Describe your project, including what you want to achieve, who will benefit, and what are the benefits - this is often called a project summary. Conclude with a statement of what impact your project will have in your area of interest.     (up to 1500 characters)

3.12 * State the sequence of steps, with projected dates, that you plan to carry out to complete your project - these are sometimes called milestones.     (up to 1500 characters)

3.13 * Describe how you will measure that the project has been successful     (up to 800 characters)

3.14 If your project will result in an ongoing activity after the project is completed, explain how the ongoing activity will be continued.     (up to 800 characters)
The IEEE Foundation does not normally provide ongoing financial support.

3.15 * Please view this sample budget (a formated Excel spreadsheet) and provide your information following the same format. Include all projected income and expenses. Include all other sources and amounts of funding. Then, download and enter your financial data on this formatted Excel spread sheet. Then send it as an email attachment to immediately following submission of this grant application form.

3.16 * Please view this sample cash flow statement (a formated Excel spreadsheet) and provide your information following the same format. Include only IEEE Foundation Grant funds. Then, download and enter your financial data on this formatted Excel cash flow statement. Then send it as an email attachment to immediately following submission of this grant application form.

NOTE: If these two completed Excel spreadsheets are not sent to the IEEE Foundation as noted above, your grant application will NOT be processed.

Step 4:   Identify the project team
If your project involves other individuals, please list (up to) the four main members of the team (most significant first).

4.1   Identify the Project Leader for this project

                                                (up to 20 characters)                             (up to 20 characters)
Title*   First Name*   Last Name*

4.2 * Provide a professional biography of the project leader     (up to 800 characters)

4.3 * Is the Project Leader a member of IEEE? Yes or No

4.4 Identify the Second Team Member

                                            (up to 20 characters)                         (up to 20 characters)
Title   First Name   Last Name

        professional biography of second team member     (up to 800 characters)

4.5 Identify the Third Team Member

                                            (up to 20 characters)                           (up to 20 characters)
Title   First Name   Last Name

        professional biography of third team member     (up to 800 characters)

4.6 Identify the Fourth Team Member

                                            (up to 20 characters)                           (up to 20 characters)
Title   First Name   Last Name

        professional biography of fourth team member     (up to 800 characters)



Step 5:   A copy for your records

You will automatically receive an email message containing a copy of your submission, however, since this form is designed in a printer friendly format, you can use the PRINT button on your browser if you wish to make a printed copy of your completed form before you press submit.


Step 6: Submit your Application By pressing the "Submit this form" button, I certify that all information I have provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that IEEE funding may be cancelled if this is not the case.

By pressing the "Submit this form" button, I agree that if I am awarded a grant, I will provide a full financial accounting of any expenditures, and I will submit a complete final report (and interim reports if required).

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