Welcome to the GPA Chicago Area Chapter Website.  The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) is a national nonprofit membership association which builds and supports an international community of grant professionals who are committed to serving the greater public good by practicing the highest ethical and professional standards.

Benefits of joining GPA include:

• Networking with others in the grant profession.
• Professional development opportunities through quarterly chapter meetings, an annual national conference, regular webinars, a journal, and regular publications that keep you up to date on current happenings in the grant profession.
• Tangible benefits (insurance, travel, office, etc) through the national office.