Grants

The below grants are designed to help PRSA Orlando Members cover costs associated with their professional development, including conference registrations and more.

PRSA Orlando ICON Grant

PRSA Orlando provides an opportunity for chapter members to attend PRSA ICON with a free registration fee via a grant. The 2026 grant period is closed. Applications for the PRSA Orlanbdo ICON 2027 grant will be available at a later date.

Note: The PRSA Orlando ICON Grant covers the cost of conference registration only; travel or lodging costs are the responsibility of the recipient. Individuals who have previously received this award are ineligible to apply for three years following their award year.

Sunshine District ICON Grant

The PRSA Sunshine District also provides a member from any of the District’s seven chapters with a free ICON registration fee. The 2026 grant period is closed. Applications for the Sunshine District ICON 2027 grant will be available at a later date.

PRSA Orlando PRosperity Grant

The PRSA Orlando PRosperity Grant offers financial assistance to PRSA Orlando members in good standing to partially reimburse national/chapter membership dues or fees related to the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) process.

Funded by PRSA Orlando chapter sponsors, this grant is available based on annual funding levels and is dedicated to supporting members in their professional development and career advancement. Learn more about eligibility requirements and conditions here.

In addition, PRSA’s Hardship Program is available for those who have been member for three or more years and are unemployed or temporarily disabled.

PRSA Orlando Sunshine District Conference Grant

PRSA Orlando provides an opportunity for two chapter members to attend the state’s PRSA Sunshine District Conference with a FREE registration fee. The application period is closed.