Licensure Grant Awards
This grant funds advocacy and legislative activities supporting state licensure for genetic counselors, focusing on materials, lobbying, and project oversight by the NSGC Licensure Subcommittee.
Funder: National Society of Genetic Counselors
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Licensure grant application submission deadline; annual)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; total funds set annually by NSGC Board; typical maximum request is $25,000, but larger requests considered with justification.
Summary: Supports genetic counselors in state licensure efforts by funding advocacy activities, materials, and lobbying, with oversight by the NSGC Licensure Subcommittee.
Description
The Licensure Grant Awards, administered by the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), are designed to support state-level advocacy and legislative efforts for genetic counselor licensure. The program funds a variety of essential activities, including conference calls, printing advocacy materials, and lobbyist fees, but does not permit the use of funds for genetic counselor salaries. Proposals are reviewed annually by the NSGC Advocacy Committee's Licensure Subcommittee, which evaluates submissions based on need, history, financial support, alignment with NSGC guidelines, organization, goals, methods, and budget. All awarded funds must be used within the calendar year, and recipients are required to submit detailed financial and project reports. Any public outputs from funded projects require NSGC review prior to dissemination.
