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CHAPTER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
CHAPTER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Wisconsin FCCLA
Wisconsin FCCLA
National Program Chapter Incentive
National Program Chapter Incentive
Awards up to $500 to 3 chapters
The Wisconsin FCCLA National Program Chapter Incentive recognizes exceptional FCCLA chapters that have made significant contributions to improving the lives of individuals, families or communities through innovative and effective programming. This chapter incentive highlights chapters that demonstrate leadership, creativity, and a positive impact while completing the FCCLA National Program, Career Connection during the 2025-2026 school year.
🔗 National Program Chapter Incentive Information Page
Thank you to the Lader Family for their generous support of this incentive.
Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation
Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation
Patricia Thorsbakken Chapter Grants
Patricia Thorsbakken Chapter Grants
Awards up to five $500 grants to chapters
Grants will be awarded in the third week of November. Winners will be recognized at the Wisconsin FCCLA State Conference, and grant funds will be distributed after the conference.
The deadline to apply is Friday, November 6, 2025.
National FCCLA Chapter Grants
National FCCLA Chapter Grants
Chapter or Individual Grants
Chapter or Individual Grants
Awards no more than $1000 to chapters or individuals
Any member or chapter looking to make an impact in the lives of the students around them is encouraged to complete an application in the FCCLA Portal.
Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The deadline to apply is May 1.
Affiliation Support Grants
Affiliation Support Grants
Various amounts awarded
FCCLA’s Affiliation Support Grants are designed to eliminate financial barriers and ensure that all chapters can access the full benefits of FCCLA membership. These grants provide funding for national affiliation dues.
Applications due by 1st of each month from September to February.
INDIVIDUAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
INDIVIDUAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Wisconsin FCCLA Access Grants
Wisconsin FCCLA Access Grants
Wisconsin FCCLA Access Grants provide need-based financial assistance to help members overcome financial barriers to participating in Wisconsin FCCLA events and opportunities.
Access Grants are intended for individual Wisconsin FCCLA members who:
Are active and affiliated FCCLA members
Attend or plan to attend a Wisconsin FCCLA state-sponsored event
Experience significant financial hardship related to the expense for which assistance is requested
Have fully explored and exhausted available financial assistance through their FCCLA chapter and school or school district
Dress Code Access Grant
Dress Code Access Grant
Grants $20
Provides assistance with required FCCLA dress code items, including: FCCLA polo, black pants, and/or black professional dress shoes.
Eligibility:
General Access Grant criteria apply.
FCCLA Blazer Access Grant
FCCLA Blazer Access Grant
Grants $88
Provides assistance toward the purchase of an official FCCLA blazer.
Important: An FCCLA blazer is not required for official FCCLA dress.
Eligibility:
General Access Grant criteria apply.
State Leadership Conference Access Grant
State Leadership Conference Access Grant
Grants $115
Provides assistance toward the cost of Wisconsin FCCLA State Leadership Conference registration.
Additional Eligibility:
The member must participate in a competitive event, hold a leadership role, or have another official role at State Leadership Conference.
National Leadership Conference Access Grant
National Leadership Conference Access Grant
Grants $265
Provides assistance toward the cost of FCCLA National Leadership Conference registration.
Criteria:
The member must participate in a competitive event or hold an official role at National Leadership Conference.
One application provides access to four different grant opportunities. Members should apply for the grant that best matches their financial need.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Members should submit their application as early as possible.
If you would like to be considered for a specific event, please complete your application by: January 1, 2027 March 1, 2027 May 1, 2027
Funding is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee that an award will be available.
🔗 view complete Access Grant information and eligibility requirements here
The Unified Application allows members to apply for the Access Grant opportunity that best fits their needs.
🔗 apply for a Wisconsin FCCLA Access Grant using the Unified Application here
Thank you to BreeSean Pittman, in partnership with American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation, for her generous support of these access grants.
Help Expand Access
Help Expand Access
There is a significant need for financial assistance.
In the most recent grant cycle, Wisconsin FCCLA received 52 applications and awarded 10 grants totaling nearly $1,700.
Interested in helping more members access FCCLA leadership opportunities?
Your contribution can help provide additional Access Grants to members who might otherwise be unable to participate.
Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation
Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation
Diane Colby Professional Development Grants
Diane Colby Professional Development Grants
Awards $500 grants to advisers
Wisconsin FCCLA advisers may apply for the grant to help cover costs for post-secondary courses, workshops, certifications, and text materials.
The deadlines to apply are May 15 (summer), August 1 (fall), and January 15 (spring).
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
School of Health Sciences and Wellness
School of Health Sciences and Wellness
Awards a $1,000 scholarship to UW-Stevens Point
Available to a junior or senior FCCLA member in attendance at the Fall Leadership Conference in October and the State Leadership Conference in April.
Registration and drawing will take place on site.
University of Wisconsin-Stout
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Awards a $1,000 scholarship to UW-Stout FCS Education Majors
Available to a FCCLA member in attendance at the State Leadership Conference in April and participate in the Say Yes to FCS Signing Ceremony and plan to enroll as first-year students at UW-Stout in the Fall.
Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation
Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation
Chapter President Leadership Scholarship
Chapter President Leadership Scholarship
Awards a $500 scholarship to a chapter president
The scholarship must: be a graduating senior; served as a chapter president in middle school, junior high, or high school; be a current FCCLA chapter member; have a 3.0 grade point average or above; and plan to further their education at a technical college or at a four-year college or university.
The deadline to apply is March 1.
National FCCLA Scholarships
National FCCLA Scholarships
FCCLA, along with FCCLA’s generous partners and sponsors, award over $13,500,000 in scholarships and awards annually. FCCLA members are strongly encouraged to apply for the following youth scholarship opportunities.
All scholarships can be found in the portal the Surveys/Applications tab > Scholarships.
Learn how to fund these or other grant, incentives, or scholarship opportunities.
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