Looking for funding to support your professional growth? Explore local and statewide scholarships and grants.
The FPRA Capital Chapter Scholarship & Grant Program exists to support the professionals shaping the future of public relations, communications, and marketing across our region. Whether you’re building your career, expanding your skills, or stepping into leadership, these funding opportunities are designed to help remove financial barriers and open doors.
We believe professional development shouldn’t be limited by budget, and this program is one way we put that belief into action.
Submit you online application for one or more eligible scholarship or grants that fit your goals.
All submission are reviewed by the FPRA Capital Chapter Scholarships and Grant Committee.
Scholarship recipients and other applicants are notified of award decisions.
Attend, participate or complete your approved activity and submit receipts and documentation for reimbursement.
While each opportunity has specific criteria, all applicants must:
PR & Comms Summit Grant
Legal Services of North Florida
Membership Grant
CareerSource Capital Region
Opportunities may vary each year based on Chapter priorities and available funding.
Supports attendance at the 2026 PR & Comms Summit for a professional member or student without access to employer-funded development. This grant is reserved for in-house professionals and student members. Agency professionals are not eligible.
Eligibility Requirements
Work in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field; Live or work in Leon, Jefferson, Gadsden, or Wakulla County (FL), or Grady, Thomas, or Decatur County (GA); Demonstrate financial need or lack of employer funding; Submit a 1-page statement outlining the professional impact and future Chapter engagement that this opportunity would bring.
Reimbursement Deadline: August 15, 2026
Provides a one-year FPRA Capital Chapter membership to professionals who would benefit from networking and development opportunities but may not have financial access.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a non-member at the time of application; Work in nonprofit, higher education, or government (local, state, or federal); Live or work in Leon, Jefferson, Gadsden, or Wakulla County (FL), or Grady, Thomas, or Decatur County (GA); Demonstrate financial need; Submit a short essay outlining professional goals and planned Chapter engagement
Reimbursement Deadline: July 31, 2026
Supports entry into the 2026 FPRA Golden Image Awards, recognizing excellence in public relations, communications, and marketing.
Eligibility Requirements
Current FPRA Capital Chapter professional or student member; Work in government, nonprofit, education, or association sectors; Submit a 1-page statement aligning the entry with professional and organizational goals
Reimbursement Deadline: July 31, 2026
Support doesn’t stop at the chapter level. Established in 1986, the Florida Public Relations Education Foundation (FPREF) is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the public relations and communications profession throughout Florida. Since 2000, FPREF has invested more than $106,000 in student scholarships, professional credentialing grants, and leadership development programs, offering additional funding opportunities to Capital Chapter members and students at the statewide level.
From virtual and in-person groups and professional development events, FPRA Capital Chapter has something for everyone.
Submit a nomination for the FPRA Capital Chapter’s Annual Excellence in Communications Awards by July 22.
