All Grant amounts are subject to change annually.
If you have any questions regarding any of the grants listed below, please email the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation at foundation@alphachirho.org.
The Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation offers grants for Chapter specific projects:
Chapter Grants
Chapter Libraries
The Foundation will reimburse up to 50% of the costs directly associated with the establishment or improvement of a Resident Chapter’s library facilities. Upon proper documentation, the Chapter can apply for reimbursement total of up to $500 per calendar year. If a Resident Chapter is unsure if a purchase is eligible for reimbursement, they should email Headquarters and describe the nature of the purchase(s) prior to spending Chapter funds.
College Libraries
When a Chapter’s grade point average (GPA) exceeds the All Men’s GPA for an academic year, the college library will be presented with a check for $100; for two consecutive years, a check for $200; for three or more consecutive years, a check for $300.
Community Programs
On an annual basis, up to $500 will be paid to those Resident Chapters that program and operate plans of assistance in education to their communities. Payment is made for expenses incurred by the Chapter after proper certification is sent to the National Office.
Health and Safety Education Grant
1. Purchasing house safety items like fire extinguishers and fire blankets
2. Purchasing health supplies such as an AED or Narcan kit
3. Purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. n95 masks)
Educational Speakers
The Educational Foundation will pay for speakers sponsored by the Chapter to address educational issues on the college campus. There is a $500 annual limit per Chapter. For information on this program, please contact the National Office.
Individual Grants
Honor Society Grants
Initiation fees in college educational honor societies will be awarded. A copy of proof of payment must be submitted to the Educational Foundation office, along with documentation from the honor society verifying initiation. Postulants can receive reimbursement for Honor Society Initiation fees, and the reimbursement can be used to offset payment on the individual’s National Initiation Fee.
All members have received reimbursement of their initiation fees when joining these organizations.
Outstretched Hand Emergency Fund Grant
The fund provides financial relief to undergraduate Brothers in good standing who are experiencing financial distress due to natural disasters, medical events, or other dire circumstances. Grants from the fund are limited to covering only the basic necessities of food, clothing, shelter, transportation, utilities, educational expenses, and/or medical care. Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity fees, dues and obligations are not eligible for grants from the Fund. Applicants must be active undergraduate Brothers in good standing with the Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity and initiated for at least one year.
Grant amounts vary depending on the need and available funding. The maximum grant considered is $1,000. Eligible members may only receive one Outstretched Hand grant during their lifetime. It typically takes 1-2 weeks for payments to be disbursed to recipients; alternative arrangements can be discussed for emergency situations.
As this fund is relatively new, funding is limited. The website will be updated when funding is depleted for the calendar year.
1. Natural disasters are defined as sudden and terrible events in nature (e.g. hurricane, tornado, flood).
2. Medical events are defined as:
- Critical illnesses (e.g., cancer, heart attack, stroke, organ transplant, coronary bypass surgery, angioplasty, kidney failure, loss of hearing, loss of vision, loss of speech, paralysis, coma, etc.), terminal illnesses (a disease or condition that cannot be cured) or a life-threatening accident.
- The medical event must impact the member or an immediate family member (i.e., parent/guardian, sibling, spouse, child).
- All medical events must be verified in writing by a medical provider
3. Educational expenses are defined as:
- Tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance at an educational institution, as well as books, supplies, and equipment required for the course of study at the educational institution.
4. Other dire circumstances are defined as:
- Circumstances that are life-threatening (seriously dangerous and could result in death) or that have resulted in loss of life of an immediate family member.
- Circumstances that cause the member to have monthly expenses for basic necessities only (food, clothing, shelter, transportation, utilities, and/or medical care) that exceed the member’s monthly income.
- For an application to be considered under other dire circumstances, the member must have also exhausted all other financial assistance options (insurance, family loans, personal bank loans, etc.)
- Securing a plane ticket to see a family member who had a life-threatening accident.
- Purchasing textbooks and school supplies after the loss of a parent, affecting family income.
- Replacing a laptop after a house flood destroyed all personal belongings.
- Providing a one-time rent payment due to loss of income.
Examples of situations that are not eligible for grants from the Outstretched Hand fund:
- Elective medical procedures
- Personal, family or marital conflicts, including divorce, separation or child support
- Legal expenses
Your application will be reviewed by the Foundation staff and members of the Programs & Services Committee. Details of your grant application, including whether you receive funding, will not be shared with Chapter members or other individuals. As a reminder, you are only eligible for one Outstretched Hand Grant during your lifetime.