The PA Chapter of APA (PA APA) is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization for the promotion of planning, and for professional planners and planning officials in the Commonwealth. The organization is a chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). It was created in 1985 by the consolidation of three separate chapters of the APA in Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Planning Association. Approximately 2,500 members strong, the PA Chapter of APA works to promote planning at all levels of the Commonwealth through trainings, the annual conference, legislative monitoring, and public awareness efforts. PA Chapter of APA members participate with various statewide and regional groups with shared values and goals. (National APA website: https://planning.org/)
Search this page for information regarding funding resources and opportunities including grants and fellowships.
Architecture
AIA Philadelphia is a membership association of over 1,800 architects, 250+ architecture firms, and 175+ allied members, which are companies that partner with architects on various aspects of a project. AIA Philadelphia is the second oldest AIA chapter in the United States and has built a strong legacy of advocacy, design excellence, and community service.
Our mission is to support the architectural community by elevating design expertise, advancing knowledge and promoting the value of architecture. We do through our continuing education, recognition of design excellence through our awards, and we advocate at City Hall for the profession and for better design of the public realm. We focus our programs on: advancing architecture & design, climate action & leadership, and equity & justice.
Looking for exciting architectural career opportunities? Lots of new openings have been posted on Archinect's job board recently, which is why we're highlighting a selection of active employers in this week's curated jobs picks.
View the A'N Job Board for jobs in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, engineering, design, construction, marketing, planning, and project management.
In our short history, Board & Vellum has won national and local awards, had lots of great press, grew to nearly 50 people, and created a damn awesome, award-winning place to work. We’re looking for driven and dynamic individuals to join our team.
Everyone here has a say in how we operate, and direct influence on our guiding values. We think it’s a pretty special place, and finding someone that not only buys into that — but also clicks with our firm culture — is essential.
We are designers through and through, and we apply our education and experience solving difficult design problems to the design of our experience working as a collaborative team. Over the years, we’ve evolved as a firm — all the while anchored by our values, advocating for our clients, our team, and our community.
Start this year right with new credentials in the field of sustainability: the LEED Green Associate! Spearheaded by the US Green Building Council, LEED accreditation tells employers about your knowledge and commitment in the field. While LEED itself is a scorecard for Green Buildings, people can also become LEED accredited highlighting their expertise about what it takes to work and build sustainably.
Our training workshops have assisted over 12,000 students and professionals learn and think critically about the material with an impressive passing rate. Given that the exam doesn't have a high pass rate on its own, enrolling in our course provides the optimal path to secure your designation. Seize the opportunity to make the most of this year by investing in your success!
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:
I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:
1. February 10 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
2. March 16 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
3. April 13 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
4. May 11 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT - OR -
5. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
The above options (1-5) are all identical.
Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online
These webinars are the easiest way to learn the material, including everything you need like the training, practice exams, helpful tips, and textbook. With instruction from a USGBC Faculty member, this is the most efficient way of learning without breaking the bank!
Cost: $200 with the code ‘green’ for $100 off! (Non-students $300)
Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com
Fine Arts
Our mission is to build recognition and support for the extraordinary and dynamic value of the arts and to lead, serve, and advance the diverse networks of organizations and individuals who cultivate the arts in America. Connecting your best ideas and leaders from the arts, communities, and business, together we can work to ensure that every American has access to the transformative power of the arts. AFTA also features and Job Bank.
The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy supports artists and the cultural community in Philadelphia by providing and promoting artist opportunities year-round. Click on their opportunities website to learn more!
College Art Association (CAA) provides a series of podcasts devoted to professional development topics. The podcasts are produced by CAA committees and staff and are a resource for professionals across the spectrum in the visual arts. For more information, visit CAA Programs / Podcasts.
With a mission to cultivate, nurture, and advance the careers of emerging visual artists while simultaneously expanding opportunities for the public to discover and connect with art, CFEVA’s services are designed to: raise the profile of Philadelphia’s professional artists, foster artistic experimentation and innovation, and showcase how vibrant artistic communities boost cultural tourism and foster economic development. Through fellowships, residencies, educational outreach, exhibitions, professional development, and city-wide events, CFEVA provides artists with the tangible resources needed to develop viable and sustainable careers. For more information, visit CFEVA.
Creative Capital supports innovative and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel, gatherings, & career development services.
- Our list of Ways to Support Black Lives amplified powerful voices and has been accessed by over 40,000 people. We hosted two online workshops for artists engaging in social change which gained over 2,500 viewers each and counting.
Hyperallergic is a forum for serious, playful, and radical thinking about art in the world today. Founded in 2009, Hyperallergic is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
Opportunities in September 2022: From grants, open calls, and commissions to residencies, fellowships, and workshops, our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.
New York Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit service organization that provides the concrete resources that working artists and emerging arts organizations need to thrive. Join their mailing lists and be among the first to know about NYFA's fellowships, resources, deadlines, programming, and special projects. As a subscriber, you'll also enjoy access to their vast network of opportunities for artists.
NYFA (New York Foundation for the Arts) has planned a series of free programming, online learning, awards and grants, emergency grants and NYFA Events page.
External grants and awards are opportunities offered by private foundations, government agencies, and corporations. Also known as nationally competitive awards or fellowships, receiving external funding opportunities is a way to position yourself as a leader in your field, whether you are just beginning your graduate career, are conducting research and writing, or are close to the end of your degree and exploring career options.
We encourage you to review our lists of highlighted opportunities and to take advantage of the resources below as you prepare to apply for competitive grants and fellowships. Be sure to check our events page and the CURF website for upcoming information sessions and workshops related to fellowships and grants.
School-Wide Opportunities
Start this year right with new credentials in the field of sustainability: the LEED Green Associate! Spearheaded by the US Green Building Council, LEED accreditation tells employers about your knowledge and commitment in the field. While LEED itself is a scorecard for Green Buildings, people can also become LEED accredited highlighting their expertise about what it takes to work and build sustainably.
Our training workshops have assisted over 12,000 students and professionals learn and think critically about the material with an impressive passing rate. Given that the exam doesn't have a high pass rate on its own, enrolling in our course provides the optimal path to secure your designation. Seize the opportunity to make the most of this year by investing in your success!
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:
I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:
1. February 10 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
2. March 16 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
3. April 13 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
4. May 11 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT - OR -
5. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
The above options (1-5) are all identical.
Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online
These webinars are the easiest way to learn the material, including everything you need like the training, practice exams, helpful tips, and textbook. With instruction from a USGBC Faculty member, this is the most efficient way of learning without breaking the bank!
Cost: $200 with the code ‘green’ for $100 off! (Non-students $300)
Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com.
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The Grad Center is a hub for information, programming, resources, and support for graduate and professional students at Penn.
The Global Research & Internship Program enhances your career potential through life-changing global work and research experience.
The Global Research & Internship Program (GRIP) offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to intern or conduct research with a variety of organizations and companies abroad for 8 to 12 weeks over the summer. As part of the GRIP program, you collaborate with people from different backgrounds, embrace and adapt to new challenges, and gain global exposure that makes you stand out when applying for jobs or graduate school.
Program Features and Facts:
- A wide variety of internship placements across many career industries including business, engineering, sustainable development, healthcare, community development, and more.
- Research placements that offer the opportunity to develop hands-on research skills under leading international researchers and faculty PIs affiliated with a university abroad.
- Generous guaranteed funding awards to help accepted students offset travel and internship-related expenses.
Visit GRIP for more information and application deadlines.
Financial Resources
The Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships serves as the University of Pennsylvania's information hub and primary support office for Penn students and alumni considering applying for major grants and fellowships. CURF aims to demystify these opportunities to help undergraduate and graduate students and alumni determine the most appropriate awards for which to apply. CURF’s searchable Fellowships Directory allows you to search for opportunities based on your student or alumni status. See details of fellowship eligibility and brief descriptions. If you are (or soon will be) an active applicant for any fellowship, please sign up for the CURF Mailing List to receive regular updates on fellowships and related opportunities. Graduate Students should check out our Resources for Graduate Students
Pursuing a graduate or professional degree is an important investment in your future and can also be a significant investment of your time and money. Whether you're living on a budget or relying on external funding, the financial decisions you make during graduate school can have an impact for years to come. Visit the Graduate Funding and Finances page, which provides information and resources to help you identify funding opportunities and make more informed financial decisions as you pursue your degree.
External grants and awards are opportunities offered by private foundations, government agencies, and corporations. Also known as nationally competitive awards or fellowships, receiving external funding opportunities is a way to position yourself as a leader in your field, whether you are just beginning your graduate career, are conducting research and writing, or are close to the end of your degree and exploring career options.
We encourage you to review our lists of highlighted opportunities and to take advantage of the resources below as you prepare to apply for competitive grants and fellowships. Be sure to check our events page and the CURF website for upcoming information sessions and workshops related to fellowships and grants.