Program Development Grants
Program Development Grants support SWE groups' outreach for girls, professional skill-building, and leadership events to advance women and girls in engineering and technology and professional excellence.
Funder: Society of Women Engineers
Due Dates: September 20, 2026 (Cycle 1) | January 10, 2027 (Cycle 2) | April 11, 2027 (Cycle 3)
Funding Amounts: $250–$5,000 per application
Summary: Micro-grants support SWE-led outreach, professional development, and leadership events, prioritizing novelty, impact, and financial need.
Key Information: The submitter, event manager, and fiscal authority must be paid SWE members; the manager and fiscal authority must differ.
Description
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) provides Program Development Grants for strategic activities organized by its sections, Members at Large, global affiliates, SWENext, and affinity groups. Supported programming includes hands-on engineering and technology outreach for girls, activities for adult influencers, professional skill development, and SWE leadership development. Events must have a defined date, location, and audience and be led by SWE or a SWE affiliate.
The PDG Committee prioritizes novel, impactful programming and high financial need while assessing fiscal stewardship. Requests should advance at least one SWE strategic objective: advocating for women and girls in engineering and technology, aspiring toward professional excellence, or encouraging globalization. First-time events receive full consideration; previously funded events face reduced funding and repeat-event limits.
