Program Development Grants
SWE Program Development Grants fund innovative events and initiatives that advance women in engineering and technology through outreach, professional development, and community engagement.
Funder: Society of Women Engineers
Due Dates: September 20, 2026 | January 10, 2027 | April 11, 2027
Funding Amounts: $250–$5,000 per grant; typically one-year projects; up to three open grants per organization; total open grants capped at $15,000.
Summary: Micro-grants supporting SWE organizations to implement impactful events and initiatives advancing SWE’s mission and organizational growth.
Key Information: Only SWE organizations (Sections, Affiliates, SWENext, Affinity Groups) may apply; events must be at least 45 days after deadline; repeat events face funding restrictions.
Description
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Program Development Grants (PDG) are micro-grants designed to fund innovative, impactful events and initiatives that align with SWE’s mission of advancing women in engineering and technology. The grants support organizational growth, professional development, outreach to K-12 and adult audiences, and community engagement among SWE organizations worldwide. Priority is given to first-time and novel events, but repeat events may be considered with significant changes and are subject to reduced funding.
