INCREDIBLE IMPACTS GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

01.

WHO CAN APPLY OR BE NOMINATED? 

Any international association whose meetings fits any of the following criteria: 

• Knowledge and/or skills transfers to developing countries (especially if carried out in a creative manner or with very high impact)
• Knowledge and/or skills transfers to disadvantaged groups.
• Facilitating attendance and active participation by delegates from developing countries or  disadvantaged groups (e.g. ex-refugees)
• Public awareness-raising of an environmental, healthcare, or societal challenge or potential solution
• Policy-maker awareness-raising of an environmental, healthcare-related, or societal challenge or potential solution
• Educational outreach in the host destination (e.g. to schools or universities, or even the general public)
• Advancing or empowering young, future intellectual and/or societal leaders – from within the association or beyond
• Long-lasting legacy programmes delivered within the host destination (could be charity, investment, R&D, scholarships)

• Registration opens: 19 January 2026

• 1st round submission deadline: 2 June 2026

• Announcement of the shortlist: 16 June 2026

• 2nd round submission deadline: 30 June 2026

• Announcement for the finalists: the week of 17 August 2026

• Preparation time for finalists to work on their presentations: 17 August - 9 October 2026

• Incredible Impacts Programme Session at the ICCA Congress 2025: 8-11 November 2026

02.

SHORTLISTED ASSOCIATIONS

After the first round selection, all shortlisted associations will be requested to submit more information . 

All applicants will be contacted to receive notification whether they have been selected for the second round. 

Shortlisted candidates are requested to complete a form with back-up documentation or links to websites for the following:

• Objective(s) of the programme/project 
  
• Clear description (including history, how it works, who participates, etc)
  
• Particularly creative, innovative, or impact elements in the programme 
• Evidence of impact/success 
• Testimonials by participants, or from other stakeholders, or links to where this info can be obtained
• Business case on how they would like to expand or enhance the programme if their association received the grant of USD $20,000. 

03.

WINNERS