Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~November

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
November 17, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

From the program guidelines: “Nomination deadline: November 17 (annually)”

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Recognition of mentorship and professional development in the commercial systems integration industry

Beginning in 2024, the John Greene Mentorship Award will be granted to an industry professional who demonstrates the same passion for and dedication to mentorship as John Greene did during his 30+ years serving the industry. The award honors Greene's legacy of supporting colleagues, coworkers, and AV industry friends, and his commitment to helping young professionals build confidence and succeed in the industry.

Eligibility: Industry professionals demonstrating dedication to mentorship and professional development

Recognition: Winner will be recognized at the annual Business & Leadership Conference

Background: Named after John Greene, who worked as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Advanced AV (acquired by New Era Technology in 2013). Greene was also an Ignite Ambassador and volunteer for Special Olympics Pennsylvania and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. He passed away on May 13, 2021, at age 63.

  • Phone: (800) 446-6722
  • Website: www.nsca.org

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Submit a nomination for an industry professional who demonstrates dedication to mentorship
  2. Nomination deadline: November 17 (annually)
  3. Winner notification: December 20
  4. Recognition: Winner announced at the annual Business & Leadership Conference

For more information about how to nominate, visit www.nsca.org or call (800) 446-6722.

What NSCA Education Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$22K
Median grant
$22K
  • By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Cedar Rapids, IA.

Example grants

  • National Systems Contractors Association · Cedar Rapids, IA

    $22K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Mentoring
  • Professional development

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