Alumni
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Grants

Funding

Expenses Covered by the Grant:

• Conference or training registration fees

• Accommodation within the destination country (e.g., hotel, Airbnb)

• Economy-class round-trip airfare to/from the event location

• Travel insurance covering the duration of the trip

• Ground transportation between the airport and accommodation (e.g., airport transfers)

Expenses to Be Covered by Alumni Themselves:

• Local transportation within the country of residence and within the USA (e.g., taxis, metro, subway), excluding the main travel days

• Any additional travel not directly related to the event

• Meals and daily subsistence

• Any other personal or incidental expenses

For a team of three a maximum of $10,000 would be an indicative amount. Budget that exceeds  $10,000 for the grant for 3 participants will be questioned, and might be grounds for dismissal. For a single application a maximum of 3500 $ would be the indicative amount.

Selection

This is a competitive program! Successful applicants will demonstrate:

 Team composition—across the Baltics, BAFF Scholarship programs, participation years. Why was this team formed and what value can it bring to BAFF Alumni club, to the region through the knowledge gained at the conference? If applying alone, applicants should briefly explain why they chose not to apply as part of a team.

• Relevance of the proposed conference or training—how team members—and the team—will benefit. What is the impact that participation and the knowledge gained would have on the Baltic region and US-Baltic relations, the participants’ daily work, their skillsets, and the BAFF community. Additional meetings to support the goals of the training and the conference are encouraged.

• How team members will collaborate to implement new knowledge and experience. How does the conference or training expand the professional network and helps identify potential partners for future collaboration?

• How participation will promote the exchange of ideas between and among team members, their employers or institutions, and the Baltics and the U.S. this section is based on collecting scores.

Why is Baltic representation important at this conference or training?

KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

After completing their development activity, grant recipients are expected to give back by sharing their insights—whether through presentations, workshops, articles, or other creative formats.

For more details on how to share the knowledge gained and give back, please refer to the application form.

REPORTING

Grant recipient teams are required to submit a written report—summarizing the content and impact of the conference or training, along with a financial report within 30 days of completing their activity. In addition, teams have up to six months to fulfill all reporting and follow-up requirements related to visibility, knowledge sharing, and other commitments outlined in their application.