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The Dimensions of Leadership Pathways Grant supports the development and delivery of new or revised pathways programs and the development, delivery, and/or continued growth of diverse representation in recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
The purpose of this grant is to support sustainable program development to increase the awareness of the physical therapy profession, the meaningful integration of belonging and access within program development; to increase the incorporation of high-impact practices such as health equity research, leadership development, project-based learning, education, and service learning that impact the profession; and to support the development, delivery, and continued growth of diverse representation within the physical therapy profession.
The grant is awarded to qualified applicants based on their specific needs, which may include but is not limited to program design, innovative design, recruiting, and mentoring.
These awards are sponsored by the PT Fund, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supported by the American Physical Therapy Association, and voluntary contributions.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant:
- Must be a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant or a student partnering with a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, who at the time the grant is awarded, identifies an innovative design, recruiting, mentoring program design, or research.
- May not use the funding to support salaries or stipends.
- Must possess a license to practice physical therapy in a U.S. jurisdiction or have met all the requirements for licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction.
- Must be a member of APTA in good standing.
Criteria for Selection
Applicant must demonstrate:
- Continuous progress toward the implementation and completion of the program and/or project within 12 months.
- Commitment to serving the community.
- A commitment to further the physical therapy profession through the use of the grant in research, mentoring, recruitment, and retention programs or projects by sharing data collected, outcomes, and lessons learned with the PT Fund Board of Trustees.
What Recipients Receive
Recipients receive a one-time grant of up to $10,000 to be applied to the proposed program or activities. The applicant must be the program representative to submit on its behalf.
Applicants may not use the funding to support salaries or stipends.
Submission Requirements
A nomination or self-nomination statement must be submitted to begin the process.
The following must be submitted by the nominee:
- Current curriculum vitae or resume of the nominee
- Completed online application
- A detailed proposal describing the program, proposed budget, timeline of the program or project, measurable goals and outcomes, and the data to be collected to assess the goals and outcomes outlining programmatic goals, along with plans to contribute to the profession.
- Applicants must provide evidence of support for the development of the program.
- Recipients of the grant will be expected to provide regular progress and accounting reports.
- Recipients will be expected to share data collected, outcomes, and lessons learned with the PT Fund Board of Trustees.
- Recipients will be expected to disseminate findings through professional conference presentations and/or journal publications.
- Three support statements obtained from the following:
- Individuals who can demonstrate evidence of program support
Submit a Nomination
The nominations call for the Honors & Awards program is open from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1. Nominations must be submitted through our online platform by Dec. 1; late submissions will not be considered. Selected recipients and their nominators will be notified in May.
Additional Resources
For questions regarding the nomination process or the award, contact APTA Honors & Awards.