2025-26 ISTA-Retired Chapter Grant Application
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Purpose
The ISTA-Retired is committed to supporting local retired chapters and those forming new chapters throughout the state. Retired Chapter Grants of up to $500 are available to increase membership, support struggling chapters, or start new Retired chapters.
Eligibility
Any established retired chapter or ISTA-Retired member (s) who is/are founding a retired chapter with approval of the Executive Committee.
Application
You have up to 300 words explaining your intended use of the grant and the requested amount. The grant may be used for program expenses, speaker fees, room rental, or other eligible costs. Application deadline is October 31, 2025.
Evaluation
The final grant report, accompanied by receipts for all expenses incurred, must be uploaded to the ISTA website or hard copy submitted through the Retired Assistant at the ISTA Central Office. The final report shall be no longer than one page describing the chapter’s successes such as increases in membership, enhanced programs offered by the chapter, or the establishment of a Retired chapter. The evaluation report and all related receipts must be submitted by July 31, 2026. If the evaluation report and receipts are not submitted by the due date, the retired chapter or the retired new chapter applicants will not be eligible for further monetary aid from ISTA-Retired until the required process is completed.