The application portal for the ATS Chapter Revival & Startup Funds is now closed. We have distributed all awards for 2019. Any chapter interesting in applying for funds in 2020 is encouraged to do so early in the year. The 2020 application will open January 1, 2020 and will once again have limited funds on a first come, first served based to those that qualify.
Thoracic Society Chapters (chapters) are an integral part of the American Thoracic Society. As such, they provide valuable opportunities for local education and networking to thousands of medical professionals in the U.S. each year. Chapters also support ATS advocacy initiatives nationally and locally, and offer health equality and community outreach, publications, and leadership opportunities for their officers and chairs. The Chapter Council (CCR) additionally honors individuals each year through its Outstanding Clinician Award, and develops and presents the well-regarded Great Cases Symposium at the annual ATS International Conference.
To encourage the formation of new chapters and the revival of chapters that have been inactive for five or more years, the ATS has allocated funds this year to support chapters in startup or revival mode. If your chapter meets the criteria, you may apply for funds. apply for funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
- This fund is for inactive chapters recently reinstated and new chapters formed in the past 3 years.
- Not sure if you qualify? Email us to find out.
How much in funds can they request?
- Requests can be for up to $2,000 each
How can the funds be used by the chapter?
- Funds CAN be used for: Administration, membership recruitment, marketing and meeting materials, website development, event registration systems, speaker honoraria and educational publications
- Funds CANNOT be used for: Catering (including meals, beverages and service fees), travel, transportation, hotel stay, personal expenses, or building a chapter nest egg.
How will chapters apply?
- Chapter requests must be submitted via the online request form by either the chapter CCR Rep, Chapter President or Program Chair
- Chapters will describe the meeting or activity, and MUST indicate how they’ll demonstrate success of the meeting or activity (e.g. outcomes, metrics, pre and post tests, etc.).
- Form must include date of meeting/activity, specific amount requested, an invoice or receipt matching the requested amount and a chapter revenue and expense budget for the year.
- Requests must be submit at least two months in advance of meeting or activity to allow staff/CCR-EC to review request.
