Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) corporate member companies have until March 31 to apply for the Bill Briese Educational Engagement Grant Program, which awards a $1,000 grant per company to use toward a first-time FGIA conference registration or enrollment in an FGIA education program. This grant, sponsored by GED Integrated Solutions, is aimed at extending education opportunities, building engagement within FGIA, expediting integration into the industry and furthering professional growth and advancement.
In 2022, the industry lost a valued leader in the education sector. Bill Briese, former Research and Development Engineering Manager for GED Integrated Solutions, was a longtime active leader within the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA), and FGIA after the unification of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and IGMA in 2020.
The grant is fully funded through 2027. In the coming years, FGIA will be exploring alternative funding sources and opportunities to expand the program and continue supporting the future of the fenestration industry.
Qualifications
An FGIA corporate member company seeking support to further career opportunities for employees through FGIA education programs and event participation may apply. Recipients are awarded a $1,000 grant per company per year, eligible for use within 12 months of receipt for the following:
- First time in-person FGIA conference registration
- Enrollment in FGIA education program
A minimum of two grants will be awarded per year in each of the first five years of the program, which began in 2023.
Application process
FGIA corporate members may submit a grant application via the new grant submission portal on the FGIA website.
The application process will close on March 31. The FGIA GPC Advisory Committee members will vote on anonymous applications in May, and grant recipients will be announced during the FGIA 2026 Virtual Summer Summit.
