The application period for Special Funding for 2025 events has now closed. We invite you to submit your application for 2026 events using the form below!

Overview

WIE Affinity Groups , WIE Student Branch Affinity Groups, and IEEE Societies are eligible to request up to US$400 in funding for special projects or activities that align with the mission and vision of IEEE WIE. Applications are reviewed by the WIE Special Funding Subcommittee using the rubric outlined below. Please note that due to limited funding, not all strong applications can be approved. For questions about special funding, contact wie-funding@ieee.org.

Special Funding Guidelines

  • Groups may receive special funding only once per year.
  • Past events are not eligible for funding.
  • Requests must be submitted by an Affinity/Student Branch Affinity Group Chair, Vice-Chair, or WIE Society Representative.
  • Meal costs may be included in the submission if the activity aligns with the mission and vision of IEEE WIE.
  • Individual travel expenses (of any kind) will not be approved.
  • An activity report must be submitted within 30 days following the conclusion of the event. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the funds and future requests not being awarded for one year.
  • Funding will be provided after the activity is held and upon receipt of the activity report.
  • By submitting your photos to us, you hereby grant us a worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute the photos on our social media platforms and website.

Application Deadlines

  • November 1, 2025 – January 2026 events
  • December 1, 2025  – February 2026 events
  • January 1, 2026 – March 2026 events
  • February 1, 2026 – April 2026 events
  • March 1, 2026 – May 2026 events
  • April 1, 2026 – June 2026 events
  • May 1, 2026 – July 2026 events
  • June 1, 2026 – August 2026 events
  • July 1, 2026 – September 2026 events
  • August 1, 2026 – October 2026 events
  • September 1, 2026 – November 2026 events
  • October 1, 2026 – December 2026 events

Rubric

All special funding applications will be reviewed by the WIE Special Funding Subcommittee and in accordance with the following rubric:

Each statement will be rated on a scale of 1 -5 (1= strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = neutral, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree)

  • The event’s purpose is clearly defined and aligns with the WIE’s mission to connect, support, and inspire women and girls worldwide, and facilitate their recruitment and retention in STEM fields, fostering technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
  • The budget for the event is sufficiently detailed and well organized as well as is reasonable and justified based on the proposed activities.
  • The event has a well–thought-out timeline and schedule of activities. The proposal demonstrates it has moved beyond the brainstorming phase and has progressed into a concrete development stage.
  • The event has the potential to make a significant impact on its intended audience.