Lesson plans, curriculum materials, and public awareness programs are also provided by the Alliance on a free or at-cost basis. The Alliance cooperates with intermediates units, state universities, and national leaders in the field of geographic education, such as the National Geographic Society and the National Council for Geographic Education . All Alliance members receive a semiannual newsletter to keep them abreast of new opportunities and teaching strategies. With funding from the National Geographic Society, Pennsylvania Department of Education Eisenhower Professional Development Program, Indiana University of Pennsylvania , foundations, and numerous other universities and schools, the Alliance is able to support its activities without charging any membership dues. Institute graduates serve as teacher consultants , giving inservice workshops, providing curriculum support, and implementing Geography Awareness Week activities for their schools, school districts, intermediate units, and the Alliance .
Institutes run for two weeks during the summer, with applications accepted during the spring.