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PLA's Education and Scholarship Fund

Through the Education and Scholarship Fund, the Public Lands Alliance provides its members with access to professional development opportunities sponsored by PLA. Scholarships help provide financial support to cover registration fees, travel and lodging expenses for PLA members. 

Eligibility: Staff and board members of Public Lands Alliance member organizations, particularly new staff and board members who have never before attended the PLA Convention and Trade Show. If your organization has received funds for two consecutive years, there is a one-year waiting period before an application from your organization will be considered again for funding.

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Scholarship applications are due November 29th, 2024. Applications will be notified of their status the week of December 9th, 2024. 


Scholarship Opportunity Exclusively for Non-PLA Members That Partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers

The Corps Foundation is offering scholarships to support two non-profits that assist in the management of recreation areas for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Up to two non-profit Cooperating Associations will be awarded financial scholarships to support Public Lands Alliance organizational membership and participation at the 2025 PLA Convention and Trade Show. 

Download the scholarship announcement to learn more.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, November 24, 2024 

Application Form: Download the application