FOR NOMINEE/SELF-NOMINATOR...

• What would be the proposed use of this grant (training, conference, certification, etc)? 

Please note:

1. A specific Professional Development opportunity you plan to use this grant towards

2. Details pertaining to this opportunity (Location, costs, etc.)

3. Key takeaways from this opportunity

4. Link to webpage

*This grant is for Professional Development opportunities during FY26, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26

**The professional development opportunity you choose to list here does not necessarily have to be the opportunity you use your grant towards

• How will the professional development opportunity described above align with your career goals, and what do you hope to achieve from this experience?

FOR NOMINATOR/REFERENCE...

• Why do you believe this employee should receive the RISE Grant?

  • • • • Please explain how this employee receiving this award will lead to at least one of the outcomes of the acronymic meaning of RISE (Retain - Ignite - Skill building - Exploration).

• Conferences

• Workshops

• Webinars

• Certifications

• Any other opportunity that is helpful for success in YOUR career

• Check out last year's recipients' PD experiences