INCREDIBLE IMPACTS SEED FUND GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS
To further support associations in their early stages of formalising their legacy initiatives, ICCA and BestCities have introduced a seed fund grant of USD $5,000. Associations interested in this grant can submit a business case, and the strongest case will be awarded the grant to kickstart their initiatives.
01.
WHO CAN APPLY OR BE NOMINATED?
Any international association whose meetings fits any of the following criteria:
- Knowledge and/or skills transfers to developing countries (especially if carried out in a creative manner or with very high impact)
- Knowledge and/or skills transfers to disadvantaged groups.
- Facilitating attendance and active participation by delegates from developing countries or disadvantaged groups (eg ex-refugees)
- Public awareness-raising of an environmental, healthcare, or societal challenge or potential solution
- Policy-maker awareness-raising of an environmental, healthcare-related, or societal challenge or potential solution.
- Educational outreach in the host destination (eg to schools or universities, or even the general public).
- Advancing or empowering young, future intellectual and/or societal leaders – from within the association or beyond.
- Long-lasting legacy programmes delivered within the host destination (could be charity, investment, R&D, scholarships)
- Registration opens: 20 November 2024
- Submission deadline: 2 June 2025
- Announcement for the winner: the week of 11 August 2025
- Acknowledgement of the winner at the Incredible Impacts Programme Session at the ICCA Congress 2025: 9-12 November 2025
02.
WINNER
After the submission, the judges will select 1 winner who will be acknowledged during the Incredible Impacts Programme Session at the ICCA Congress.
In addition to the grant of USD $5,000, the winner will also be offered a free registration to attend the ICCA Congress.
* Please note, the cost of attending the ICCA Congress (travel, accommodation, and expenses) will not be covered by ICCA.