CLEVELAND - As part of a partnership with CBIZ Sports, NATYCAA will be providing up to 10 athletics directors' a $1,000 grant to attend the NATYCAA Convention at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Fla. The deadline for applying is Tuesday, December 1. Access the application HERE. 

Mission and Purpose
The grant program is designed to provide financial assistance to the organization's member institutions for attendance at the annual NATYCAA Convention.

Eligibility
Attendees must be active administrators at NATYCAA member schools, have never attended a NATYCAA Convention, or have not attended a NATYCAA Convention within the last five years. Priority consideration will be given based on first-time attendees and diversity of applicants.

Administration and Funding
The program is administered by the NATYCAA Executive Committee in collaboration with the NATYCAA Finance Committee with duties including review and selection of applicants, annual reporting, evaluation of whether the grant is fulfilling its mission and purpose, and approval of any modifications to the grant's guidelines.

The initiative is funded by the NATYCAA Legacy Fund and CBIZ Sports with a total annual budget of $10,000, allowing up to 10 $1,000 grants to be awarded yearly to offset the cost of travel, lodging, and meals.

In addition to the athletics directors' grants, the Association implemented the Kevin Vest Legacy Scholarship in 2025 in conjunction with the Legacy Fund. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for new members' attendance at the Convention. This scholarship aligns with Vest's belief in providing and supporting professional development opportunities for young athletics administrators, coaches, and staff.

Selection Committee
The NATYCAA Executive committee is responsible for reviewing applicants and selecting recipients.

For any questions, please contact NACDA Executive Vice President, Julie Work at the National Office (jwork@nacda.com or 440-788-7468).