BIG Monetary Assistance Program
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We are pleased to offer our national Monetary Assistance Program (MAP) to regions and chapters for financial support of specific activities aligned with the BIG’s goals and objectives, based on funds availability. Through MAP, Regional Councils and chapters may request refundable or nonrefundable assistance during the first month of the quarter prior to the quarter that funds are needed. (EXAMPLE: Funds needed in November 2023; request due in BIG National Office no later than July 31, 2023.)
•Nonrefundable monetary requests may be awarded up to $1,500 for regions and/or chapters.
•Refundable monetary requests may be awarded from $1,000 – $3,000and must be repaid in 24 months from date of receiving funds.
•A combination of each type of monetary assistance may be approved
for a single activity but must not exceed $4,500.
The deadline for MAP requests for proposed activities within March – June 2024 is NLT February 15, 2024. Please review the attached BIG Monetary Assistance Program Guidelines for criteria details and accurate submission for approval. All completed applications must be received by the deadline and must be submitted via email to bignationalprogramandplanning@bignet.org. For program questions, please contact Mrs. Adrianne M. Callahan via email at bignationalprogramandplanning@bignet.org. THANK YOU for making a BIG difference!