Amount Per Recipient: Up to $500 Recipients Selected: 15 per year, 5 per round Funding Type: Reimbursement only Annual Limit: One grant award per member per year Use of Funds: Must support professional development Recipients must submit proof of purchase before the required receipt deadline in order to receive reimbursement.

Round One: Application Opens: April 28, 2026 Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 Award Notification: June 22, 2026 Receipt Deadline: July 15, 2026 Round Two: Application Opens: July 15, 2026 Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 Award Notification: September 21, 2026 Receipt Deadline: October 15, 2026 Round Three: Application Opens: October 15, 2026 Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 Award Notification: December 18, 2026 Receipt Deadline: January 15, 2027

Applicants must: Be an active MYLPA member Apply during an open application cycle Request funding for a professional development expense Purchase the approved opportunity during their application cycle Submit proof of purchase by the reimbursement deadline Only receive up to $500 per year Complete any required reimbursement documentation Applicants may apply more than once, but may only receive funding once per year.

The HYPE Mini Grant may be used toward professional development opportunities such as: Certifications Specialized trainings Professional conferences Courses or tuition Travel related to professional development Materials or resources needed for career growth All expenses must be relevant to the applicant’s professional development.