Faculty & Staff Professional Development Grants

Faculty & Staff

Great organizations are only as good as the people who work there. BTC is no exception to this rule. We are lucky to have such a dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable group of employees supporting our students. That’s why the BTC Foundation is committed to helping support faculty and staff with continuing education and other professional development opportunities that furthers your career at BTC.


Eligibility

is extended to any regular BTC faculty, classified, exempt or administrative staff working full or part-time, or any adjunct faculty working at least 30 hours per quarter and who has taught at BTC at least six quarters in the past three years. If you have any questions regarding eligibility please contact Brad Tuininga in the Foundation Office.

Priority consideration will be given to:

  • Faculty projects involving pursuit of an advanced degree that is needed for their program’s professional or state certification
  • Faculty or staff working toward successful completion of a bachelor's or advanced degree related to their work
  • Projects or activities that meet one or more of the following:
  1. Broaden understanding and knowledge of an occupational, technical or professional field
  2. Improve occupational, technical, administrative, managerial and/or supervisory skills
  3. Benefit a significant number of BTC students
  4. Facilitate or support collaborative projects within BTC or between the College and its partners
  5. Support BTC’s Strategic Plan.

BTC Foundation grants DO NOT fund:

  • Professional development activities that can be funded with available institutional funds
  • Salaries or release time
  • Equipment and materials.

Grant Awards

Awards are limited to a maximum of $300 per person within an academic year.   However, additional funds may be granted based on available funds and the total number of requests received. If you are pursuing a program of study that extends throughout the academic year, you may apply once and ask to be considered for funding over multiple quarters.

Application Process

Application is simple. Download the pdf application and return it to Brad Tuininga in the Foundation Office (203A) via inter-office mail.  Be sure to include your signature, your supervisor’s signature, and all relevant conference, workshop or course details. Applications will be reviewed and grantees selected by a BTC Foundation review panel. Feel free to contact Brad with any questions.

Important Note: You may apply for professional development grants at any time prior to the activity or within 1 month after completion of the activity. Grants are awarded on a reimbursable basis after the activity for which you are applying for professional development grants has completed. The Foundation will require proof of purchase and/or activity completion (e.g. transcript, etc.) to complete the reimbursement.

Apply Now for a Professional Development grant!

Note: To maximize the use of Foundation funds you MUST use the institutional funds available to you first.