Professional Development Grants

Administrative staff may apply for professional development grants for up to $500 per year to help cover the cost of a professional development opportunity. These grants can be used to supplement funding provided by the staff member’s department or other funding sources.

Grant applications are accepted and reviewed four times a year by the ASC Professional Development Committee. 

Application Deadlines

Applications must be received by 5 p.m. EST. on the deadline date.

Professional development that takes place between August and October:

Second Monday in October

Professional development that takes place between January and February:

Second Monday in February

Professional development that takes place between November and December:

Second Monday in December

Professional development that takes place between March and April:

Second Monday in April 

Grants are funded retroactively. A minimum of two grant scholarships per semester will be awarded. If little or no money is awarded, the money will roll over and be awarded the following semester.

Application Qualifications and Criteria

Applications for grant funding will be accepted to support workshop or seminar fees, conference registration and fees (e.g., travel and lodging expenses, per diem costs for transportation, meals, etc.), professional organization fees, or membership and professional development resources (e.g., books, software, subscriptions, etc.). 

Award decisions are based on the impact of the professional development opportunity on:

  • the applicant's work and ability to perform their current role.
  • the work of the applicant’s department.
  • the institution as a whole, including alignment with BGSU’s mission and goals.

Priority will be given to applicants who were not awarded funding during the previous year.

Award Rubric

In your application, you will be asked to address the following topics:

  • How will this benefit BGSU? Will the impact be personal or community-focused?
  • Does BGSU offer this training via HR or some other method?
  • How does this training aligh with ASC/BGSU goals?
  • How does this training increase your understanding of the field/topic?

Application Process
  1. Submit the Professional Development Grant Application by 5 p.m. on the deadline.
  2. The ASC Professional Development Committee will review grant applications within two weeks of the grant application deadline. 
    • Note: The Committee may request additional information or justification about the professional development opportunity and its impact during this time.
  3. All grant applicants will be notified about the status of their grant application within one month of the grant application deadline.

Restrictions and Guidelines
  • Applicants must be current administrative staff at BGSU.
  • The funding requested must take place during the fiscal year that the grant is being awarded.
  • Grant applicants may receive a maximum of $500 in grant funding per year.
  • Funding is not available for tuition premiums on executive-type classes.
  • Funds are disbursed through Human Resources to a recipient’s department. Funds cannot be disbursed to an individual’s paycheck.

Submitting an application does not guarantee funding. The committee may award less than the amount requested.

Administrative Staff Council

Additional Resources

ASC hosts public general meetings virtually from 1:30-3 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. Please join us to stay informed. 

Updated: 09/01/2026 05:20PM