Eaquals Member Event Fund 2023

Claim your part of €10,000!

Now entering into the seventh year, the Eaquals Member Event Fund continues to support professional events organised by our members for 2023.

Submit your application to info@eaquals.org by 10^th February 2023.

Eaquals Member Event Fund: Regional & Local Events

Aims of the scheme

The Eaquals Regional and Local Events (RLEs) fund is to promote Eaquals’ profile, services and activities in regional and local contexts and specifically:

·        to provide regular professional development (PD) opportunities beyond the annual Eaquals meetings and conferences

·        to encourage more language teaching professionals to attend events with Eaquals representation by providing more affordable and more frequent PD options

·        to create and/or enhance Eaquals networks at national and regional levels

·        to enrich the exchange of professional ideas, research and projects that would be of mutual benefit to members and to Eaquals

·        to raise Eaquals’ profile in cross-sectional areas (e.g. state and private sectors, publishers etc.)

What kind of events are eligible?

Events should be initiated and organised by Eaquals members and can include the following:

· conferences

· seminars and workshops

· short training courses

· educational fairs and exhibitions

What funding will Eaquals provide?

The Eaquals Board has agreed to allocate a total of EUR10,000 in 2023 to support the Member Event Fund. Organisers can apply for a maximum of EUR1,000 per event. Funding may be used for sponsorship; the cost of sending an Eaquals trainer/speaker etc.

This funding and support is offered in addition to support already given to national associations that are Associate Members of Eaquals.

How to apply

Eaquals members  wishing to apply for funding need to provide the following:

·         a clear statement of the aims of the proposed event and how it relates to the aims above

·         a detailed description of the scope and nature of the event: event organisers, event type, length, duration, venue, intended audience, expected outcomes

·         an outline of the costs involved for the event including any funding available from the organizing body and other local/regional sponsors

·         details of what kind of support from Eaquals is requested and level of funding required

·         agreement to display the Eaquals logo on the event programmes; use Eaquals slide templates for presentations; display an Eaquals banner where relevant and include a short introduction about Eaquals (information will be provided).

Before the event, Eaquals members who receive funding must agree to assist in the promotion of the event. Following the event, Eaquals members who receive funding will be required to submit to a report outlining the outcomes of the event and any follow-up opportunities.

Members applying for funding must ensure that there are no outstanding membership fees owed.

Apply by 10 February 2023

Proposals for events should be sent by e-mail to info@eaquals.org and include completed application form as above.

Applications will be blind reviewed and applicants will hear if their application has been successful by 17 February 2023.