AMS Sectional Meetings Child Care Grants reimburse child care costs to help mathematicians fully participate in AMS meetings, promoting inclusion and accessibility for researchers with caregiving responsibilities.
Funder: American Mathematical Society
Due Dates: August 18, 2026 | August 25, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | February 24, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $125 per family (reimbursement); one grant per family per season; limited number of awards.
Summary: Supports child care costs for AMS Sectional Meeting participants to enable greater meeting participation.
Key Information: Must be an AMS member and registered for the specific meeting; first-come, first-served.
The AMS Sectional Meetings Child Care Grants provide reimbursement of up to $125 per family to help offset child care expenses for registered participants of AMS Sectional Meetings. The goal is to enable parents to fully participate in these professional meetings by supporting any form of child care, whether at the meeting site or at home. Recipients are responsible for arranging their own child care, as the AMS does not offer or recommend specific providers. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of one grant per family per season (Spring or Fall). Detailed instructions for reimbursement are provided to recipients prior to the meeting.