Grant applications are open for Brad Sousa Impact Fund, offering financial assistance for qualifying individuals and organizations.
The Brad Sousa Impact Fund, established by the AVIXA Foundation, is currently accepting applications for grants until May 5, 2025. The esteemed recipients will be celebrated at InfoComm 2025.
This fund was designed to honor the indelible legacy of the late Brad Sousa, who served as the chief technology officer of AVI Systems and a member of the AVIXA Board of Directors. A man of action, he embodied the belief that impact surpasses influence. His commitment to making a difference, whether personally or professionally, continues to inspire.
In line with Sousa's philosophy, the Brad Sousa Impact Fund supports the AVIXA Foundation's global mission by investing in impactful projects that nurture audiovisual and digital transformation professionals. These professionals, in turn, help embed technology within society to create meaningful impact and promote change.
The fund provides grants for:- Individuals pursuing educational or vocational endeavors- Socially aware programs that positively impact society, community, and culture- Partnerships that amplify the missions of associations, communities, and nonprofit organizations
"The power to effect lasting change in the world lies with audiovisual and digital transformation professionals," said Sarah Joyce, executive director of the AVIXA Foundation and chief global officer of AVIXA. "The AVIXA Foundation looks forward to supporting and empowering these professionals through the Brad Sousa Impact Fund."
For the latest and most comprehensive criteria, applicants are advised to consult the official AVIXA Foundation and Brad Sousa Impact Fund announcements.
- The Brad Sousa Impact Fund, through its grants, aims to support education-and-self-development initiatives for audiovisual and digital transformation professionals, as those individuals feature prominently in the use of technology to create societal change and promote education.
- By investing in projects that foster the skills and knowledge of audiovisual and digital transformation professionals, the Brad Sousa Impact Fund, in line with technology, hopes to generate features that bring about positive impact and advancement in education-and-self-development for people worldwide.
