FCS Recruitment Grant

The FCS Recruitment Grant is designed to support initiatives aimed at recruiting individuals into Family and Consumer Sciences related careers or undergraduate FCS programs, ensuring the continued growth and sustainability of the field. 

 

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from professionals, educators, researchers, and organizations who are committed to developing innovative strategies to attract individuals to FCS-related careers and academic programs. 

 

Proposals must address at least one of the following focus areas: 

  • Awareness Campaigns: Initiatives to increase public awareness about FCS careers and academic programs.
  • Collaborative Partnerships: Programs that engage educational institutions, community organizations, and/or businesses to promote FCS pathways. 
  • Career Exploration: Activities that introduce students or career changers to the opportunities within FCS. 
  • Scholarship and Support Programs: Development of resources to support individuals pursuing FCS careers 

2026 Grant Application Information

Applications Closed

Guidelines

Grant Recipients

2026 Recipients

2025 Recipient

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Glenda Lindsey

The project selected for funding in 2025 is “Empowering Students in Legislative Advocacy for Family and Consumer Sciences.”  The project director is Glenda Lindsey, Professor of Practice in Family and Consumer Sciences, from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. At the affiliate and local levels, she has been an active member of the Maryland Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (MAFCS). Dr. Lindsey has presented public policy issues relevant to the profession, such as food insecurity, child development policies, and the impact of legislation on FCS education and practice. Her leadership in public policy, including her role as Advocacy Coordinator for the Maryland affiliate, has allowed her to bridge the gap between policy and practice, empowering professionals and students to take an active role in legislative processes. Dr. Lindsey’s proposed project begins July 1 and is designed to engage students and alumni in the public policy process to:  

  • develop and implement a curriculum covering how bills are written and progress through the legislative process at local, state and national levels; 

  • address key Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) issues through policy advocacy; 

  • engage in direct legislative interactions and community outreach; and 

  • foster leadership and ambassadorship for Morgan State University.