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Providing financial support through research and development grants that will contribute to the growth of the interpreting profession is a crucial aspect of RID’s strategic objectives.
Currently, RID manages two established grant programs:
- Research Grant Program
- RID-NCIEC Mentoring Grant Program
Research Grant Program
The RID Board of Directors has approved funds to be distributed as supporting research grants for research projects conducted by its members. Depending on the number of applications received, RID may fund a single project or multiple projects.
Deadline for application: December 31
Significance and Innovation of the Project:
- Address an important concern currently facing the profession
- Expand the knowledge base within the discipline of American Sign Language interpreting
- Have an innovative and/or original concept of significance to the field
Access the Research Grants Application Guidelines
Access articles in VIEWS regarding the Research Grant recipient projects >>
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Tina Schultz, Director of Communications and Education at tschultz@rid.org.
RID-NCIEC Mentoring Grant Program
The Application Deadline for this grant program is May 1, 2009.
Download the Mentoring Grant Application Guidelines
The RID mentoring challenge grant program has been in place since 2000. Each year, affiliate chapters in RID regions have been able to apply for grants to support mentoring activities. In 2006, in addition to an overall review of the program, a collaborative effort began with the National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers (NCIEC).
With NCIEC's involvement, funding for the program has grown considerably. Grants are generally awarded in the range of $3,000 to $8,000. An attempt is made to divide the funds among the five geographic regions. This is a great step forward in supporting sustainable, successful programming for mentoring.
In addition to RID affiliate chapters for whom the program began, deafness-related organizations, interpreter service agencies and other private firms are encouraged to gain support from a chapter and apply for these funds. There have been limited applications in the past for these funds. We would like to see many more!
The RID/NCIEC Mentorship Grant Program’s goals are to increase the skills of:
- New interpreters
- Interpreters from minority populations
- Deaf interpreters or Deaf mentors
- Interpreters in specialized settings
RESOURCE: The following file is a compilation of articles written by the mentoring grant recipients to share the highlights and findings of their programs.
MENTORING GRANT ARTICLES>> TIP: Once you open the file, click the "bookmarks" tab on the left to view articles by recipient.
The task force that continues to evaluate the program includes RID Board of Directors members Rob Balaam and Kelly Flores. The representatives from the NCIEC are Diana Doucette and Beverly Hollrah.
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