Program Development Grants
Program Development Grants support SWE-led organizations’ outreach, professional development, and leadership events to advance women and girls in engineering and technology and foster 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 development events that advance SWE’s mission.
Key Information: The project manager and treasurer must be different paid SWE members, with financial verification completed by the deadline.
Description
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Program Development Grants support strategic activities led by SWE organizations. Administered by the SWE PDG Working Group with SWE Headquarters support, the program funds advocacy—including precollege and adult outreach—professional development, and SWE leadership development. Events must have a defined date, location, and audience, with learning objectives and activities appropriate to participants.
Funding decisions emphasize originality, impact, financial need, and responsible financial stewardship. Proposals should advance at least one SWE strategic objective: advocating for women and girls in engineering and technology, aspiring toward professional excellence, or encouraging globalization. The program emphasizes developing events rather than repeatedly supporting unchanged programming, with repeat requests assessed for growth and progress toward future funding.
