Ensuring the success of all NACS member stores and independent campus stores, the NACS Foundation offers a number of professional development grants to any college store professional wanting to attend NACS conferences, educational programs, or online courses who otherwise could not afford to attend without assistance.
NACS Foundation grants are awarded to applicants based on need and weighted selection criteria. All applications must be submitted by the published deadline to be considered, and each store or institution is eligible for one (1) grant every twenty-four (24) months for a conference of their choice (such as CAMEX) and
one (1) grant every twenty-four (24) months for a course materials conference (such as the Textbook Affordability Conference). In addition, stores or institutions are also eligible for one (1) grant every twenty-four (24) months for an online course of their choice. State and regional associations are eligible to apply for one grant, valued up to $1,000, to help with program development each calendar year.