What are the Benefits of NSPAA Membership?

Learn about available funding, get ideas for program development, and enhance your knowledge of pre-award and post-award functions and compliance. Post-award management for colleagues specializing in finance is also included.

Discover meaningful opportunities to serve and lead within our organization. Use your talents to make a difference, inspire others, and help shape the future of our community.

Interact with federal agencies and private/non- governmental entities to promote your program initiatives, and share lessons learned with faculty and staff of other institutions.

Types of NSPAA Memberships


Join our organization today and become part of a dynamic community dedicated to growth, collaboration, and positive impact. Members have the option of joining under an Individual, Institutional, or as an Associate.  Together, we can make a difference—start your journey with us today.

Associate: A non-voting affiliate not directly employed at an HBCU but has an interest in sponsored programs administration.

Individual: A person employed at an HBCU in the area of sponsored programs administration at the time of admission to membership.

Institutional: A group of individuals employed at an HBCU who are actively engaged in or seek to become involved in research and sponsored projects.  For Institutional Memberships, please complete and upload the Institutional Members List Form when adding members to be covered under the selected institutional membership.

Dues are for twelve months. You may pay by credit card (including a processing fee) or check. NSPAA operates on a fixed membership year, effective July 1 and expires June 30.

Membership Dues

  • Associate Membership....................$100
  • Individual Membership....................$175
  • Institutional Membership
    • 1-3 members...............................$375
    • 4-6 members...............................$675
    • 7-9 members...............................$975
    • 10-12 members...........................$1275