ACTIVATE 2025 Submissions Open

What is ACTIVATE?

The goal of ACTIVATE is to help architects guide, listen, observe, advocate, connect, and envision with the public and their communities. Through these six exercises, the end goal is to inspire people to take action and shape the future of their communities around them.

Each year, up to $40,000 is granted to support programs that encourage this engagement. Anyone can apply for a grant, but the submissions will be reviewed by the leadership of one of our seven local AIA Sections.

This year we will be granting $50,000 to programs across the state!

What Have We Accomplished?

Since its inception in 2016, ACTIVATE has granted over $220,000 to over 100 programs around the State. These funds have provided support for a diverse field of programs, including K-12 programs focused on building diversity in the profession, design-build projects, publications, community gatherings, and more! Every local AIA Section and their members work hard to bring creative and engaging programs and resources to their community. We applaud their efforts and look forward to continued success in 2024 and on! 

Do You Have An Idea?

Anyone can apply for a grant, but the submissions will be reviewed by the leadership of one of our seven local Sections. The ACTIVATE webpage below has information regarding timeline, local AIA Section contact information, and the link to the Call for Submissions Form and Checklist.

General questions can be addressed to Maggie Whittemore at mwhittemore@aianc.org

2025 Timeline

Jan 14 - Call for Submissions Opens

Feb 18 - Deadline for Submissions - All Submissions are due through the online form (Submissions after Feb 18th will not be considered.)

March 21 - Executive Committee meets to evaluate

March 28 - Notification of Program approval