Funding Opportunities & Awards

"Momentum Microgrants" Funding Awards

Flexible funding (up to $300) awarded monthly for eligible professional development expenses (ex. AICP exam prep materials, exam and experience fees, APA annual dues, continuing education courses, planning books, conference registration, etc.).

Catalyst Award for Outstanding Professional Contributions

The annual Catalyst Awards recognize three outstanding APA Women & Planning Division members making exceptional professional contributions advancing women in the planning profession.

Rising Star Outstanding Student Achievement Award

The annual Rising Star Award honors one exceptional student Division member demonstrating outstanding academic achievement, community engagement, and a strong commitment to advancing women in the planning profession.

Wendell Legacy Impact Award

Awarded annually, the Wendell Award is the Women & Planning Division's most prestigious honor, recognizing and celebrating Division members building a legacy through their practice, research, and service and exemplifying bold leadership, community impact, and sustained contributions advancing women in planning.