Opportunity grants
Mark Clute Opportunity grant
Mark Clute was one of the co-founders of MiCAMP. He was a pioneer in implementing and promoting the use of geospatial information technologies within county government. He was one of the first visionaries who understood the efficiencies geospatial technologies had to offer at this government level and worked tirelessly to integrate it into every day county business use. He was an exemplary public servant, beloved family man and generous friend, who passed away at the age of 49. This opportunity grant exists in memory of and dedication to Mark.
The Mark Clute Opportunity Grant is a professional development opportunity and is intended to provide funds to cover the first (1st) year of an organization’s membership dues (if a new member), and provide limited funds to help cover expenses for that organization to send one or more people to the annual MiCAMP Fall GIS Conference (for both new and existing members). Existing members are welcome to apply, however dues would not be covered, only travel expenses. This is a reimbursement opportunity. Proof of attendance and travel will be requested (hotel receipt, etc.) before reimbursement funds will be sent.
Due to the impending Consolidation, for the 2025 grant cycle, the Mark Clute Opportunity Grant will be opened to both IMAGIN and MiCAMP members, will cover conference registration and partial travel for one or more individuals to attend the IMAGIN/MiCAMP GIS Conference.
2025 Timeline
March – April – Application period is open. Deadline to apply April 30 @ 5pm
May 2nd – Applications reviewed by MiCAMP Committee
May 5th – Award announced
Eligibility
Any organization is welcome to apply. This includes government, non-profit, RPO, etc. and private sector. In the event a private sector organization is chosen, MiCAMP will work with that organization on specifics, as dues and attendees differ for private sector.
Applications will be scored by the following items:
If the Organization is a new MiCAMP Member- If at least one of the organization’s conference attendees is new
- Regional Location – preference going to the U.P. or Northern Lower of MI.
Eric Anderson opportunity grant
Eric Anderson had a lifelong passion for geography and maps, and was well known by the MiCAMP membership for his creative ways to map and display data and facts, especially cartograms. Eric greatly enjoyed pulling together the annual aerial imagery contest at the MiCAMP conference, often stumping those in attendance with his creative imagery interpretation themes. Eric first joined MiCAMP in 2003, and began serving on the Board of Directors in 2005. The MiCAMP membership and the MiCAMP Board will always remember Eric for his dedication to making GIS and mapping not only informative, but fun and enjoyable. This opportunity grant exists in memory of and dedication to Eric.
The purpose of the Eric Anderson Memorial Opportunity Grant is to provide an opportunity for a student or students in secondary education to attend the annual MiCAMP Fall GIS Conference. Expenses covered include travel (mileage reimbursement), lodging, and conference meals.
Due to the impending Consolidation, for the 2025 grant cycle, the Eric anderson Opportunity Grant will be opened to all Michigan students for the combined 2025 IMAGIN & MiCAMP Conference.
2025 Timeline
March – April – Application period is open. Deadline to apply April 30 @ 5pm
May 2nd – Applications reviewed by MiCAMP Committee
May 5th – Award announced
Eligibility
Applicants should be from Michigan and attending a Michigan college or University, pursuing a field that involves GIS and/or geospatial technologies, and have at least one year of college credits (sophomore or higher).