Professional Development Grant Program Overview
Staff Human Resources is pleased to announce the renewal of the Professional Development Grant Program. The intent of this program is to provide financial support for staff employees who want to pursue job-related and/or skill-enhancing training opportunities. Matching grants of up to $750.00 are available.
Grants will be awarded for training opportunities such as University Extension certificate programs, seminars, conferences, and technical training. Applications for grants will be considered only if the training is relevant to the applicant's current job duties. The employee's department must agree to match the amount of the funds granted.
Staff employees, permanent and temporary, full and part-time, are eligible to apply. However, Managers and Administrators are not included in this program. All grant applications will be reviewed by a committee representing Staff Human Resources, and all four of the university divisions (Administration and Finance, Student Services, University Relations and Development, and Academic Affairs). The committee will review the applications every three weeks, but applications may be submitted at any time. Committee decisions are final. Funds are limited, and applications will be accepted as long as funds are available. No applications will be considered for training that has already been completed.
The grant program does not cover any class that can be taken under the Fee Waiver Program.
- Employee can apply for and receive multiple grants but the total amount of funds received cannot exceed $750.00 during the fiscal year.
- Grants can cover costs such as registration fees, books, and materials. The terms of CSULBs travel policy will be used for lodging and mileage reimbursement calculations.
- Applications will be reviewed every three weeks. The committee's decisions are final.
- Funds are limited. For full consideration, apply as early.
- The employee's department must match the amount of the funds granted.
- Applications should be received by Staff Human Resources at least 30 days prior to the date the grant funds are needed or the desired training program commences.
Applications will be selected for an award based on the following criteria:
- Program content related to current job duties
- In-depth skill development
- Benefits employee and employee's department as well as the university
- Employee's department commits to match the amount of funds granted
How to Apply
The application process is easy. Just follow these procedures:
- Go to the Staff Human Resources Forms webpage at: http://daf.csulb.edu/forms/bhr/staffpersonnel/index.html#staff and download the application.
- Complete the application form. You must attach a detailed description of the training opportunity in which you want to participate and materials related to the desired training. Be sure to attach a copy of your current position description
- Be sure to get your department chairperson's or supervisor's approval on the application form and the signature of your ASM. Incomplete applications will be returned.
- Return the completed application packet/materials to Staff Human Resources, Brotman Hall, Room 335.
- Applicants will be notified regarding the committee's decisions. The committee's decisions are final.