NCEES Foundation Grant

The NCEES Foundation Grant, provided by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, aims to promote engineering and surveying licensure in the U.S. This philanthropic initiative prioritizes proposals that support the public's health and safety through education and awareness of licensure value. The foundation encourages programs that build a robust pipeline for future engineers and surveyors, ensuring their success from K-12 through higher education.

What is the NCEES Foundation?
The NCEES Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. It is committed to supporting programs that further the NCEES mission to advance licensure for engineers and surveyors in order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
Priorities for Giving
Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate a clear connection to advancing engineering and surveying licensure to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Examples include programs that:
Promote the value of engineering and surveying licensure within the profession or to the general public.Build the pipeline of future engineers and surveyors at the k-12 level.Keep current engineering and surveying students enrolled and/or successful in their respective programs.

Eligibility

Only U.S.-based organizations are eligible to apply for funding.

Submit a letter of inquiry between October 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027. Invited applicants (April 1) submit full proposals by May 1; awards announced in August and paid mid-September.