The Chris Walker Education Fund board of trustees will once again honor late National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) member and member of the NEFA’s board of directors, Chris Walker. The board is actively raising funds and accepting grant requests to honor Walker’s great service to the industry until the application deadline of Feb. 28. The fund will award a total of $20,000 in grants to be distributed by the end of February 2023. The grant application process is available to individuals as well as associations, foundations and institutions. Individual grants may be requested up to $1,500, or an amount equal to the cost of qualified industry-related education.

Funds available through the Chris Walker Education Fund may be used for any project or need that provides industry education opportunities for leasing professionals. All grant requests must be submitted online.