The BestCities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have officially opened submissions for the 2025 Incredible Impacts Programme.
The Incredible Impacts Programme offers two cash awards each year – a main grant of US$20,000 and a seed grant of US$5,000. Submissions are open for both grants and will be accepted until June 2, 2025.
For the main grant, shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a second submission with the finalists revealed the week of August 11, 2025. For the seed grant, finalists will also be announced the week of August 11, 2025. The winners of both cash prizes will be announced at the Incredible Impacts Programme session at the ICCA Congress, November 9-12, 2025.
In 2024, the main Incredible Impacts Programme grant was awarded to the European Academy of Childhood Disability, while the seed grant was distributed to the International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society.
“While international association meetings contribute directly to local economies, they also advance knowledge and solve challenges in industries spanning healthcare, finance, education and beyond,” said Loren Christie, managing director, BestCities Global Alliance.
“The Incredible Impacts Programme casts a well-deserved spotlight on projects that have left a lasting legacy in society. By doing so, we hope to inspire associations around the world to incorporate legacy initiatives into their future events and make a real difference in the world.”
