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October 2026 (Annual Conference Member Support Grants)

Limited number of $250 grants; one grant per household; single-year support.

Provides financial support to CAA members for expenses related to attending and participating in the Annual Conference.

Applicants must be current CAA members and cannot use funds for registration, membership, or meals.

--- ## Description The Annual Conference Member Support Grants are intended to help College Art Association (CAA) members with limited financial resources participate in the CAA Annual Conference. These grants offer modest financial assistance to offset eligible expenses such as travel, accommodation, dependent care, technology upgrades, and other special resources necessary for conference participation. The program aims to make conference involvement more accessible to members who may not have significant funding from other sources. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected application deadline for Annual Conference Member Support Grants) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each award is $250. - A limited number of grants are available each cycle. - Only one support grant may be awarded per household. - The grant is for a single year and is not renewable. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have a current CAA individual membership, active from the time of application through February of the conference year. - Applicants must not have significant funding from other sources for conference attendance. - Eligible expenses include: - Travel and accommodation - Dependent care during the conference - Technology upgrades (e.g., headphones, microphones, cameras, virtual conferencing accounts, bandwidth) - Special resources beyond what is normally necessary for participation - Ineligible expenses: - Routine scheduled care - Required technology (e.g., laptops) - Toys - Food or meals - CAA membership fees - Conference registration fees (separate registration grant available) - Tickets to activities - Only one grant may be awarded per household. - Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements. --- ## Application Process - Complete the application form with: - Contact information - CAA Member ID number - A brief statement (150 words max) describing the need for support - Application must be submitted by the anticipated deadline (October 2026). - Applicants cannot register for the conference before learning the outcome of their application; no reimbursements are provided. - Apply via the [program page](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants/caa-member-support-grants) when the cycle opens. --- ## Additional Information - The grant does not cover conference registration; a separate application is required for registration grants. - Recipients are responsible for their own travel and lodging arrangements. - The program is competitive due to limited funding. - Donations to the Member Support Fund are encouraged to help expand future support. --- ## External Links - [CAA Annual Conference Member Support Grants – Program Page](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants/caa-member-support-grants) - [CAA Support & Travel Grants Overview](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants) - [CAA Membership Information](https://www.collegeart.org/membership/individual) - [Donate to the Member Support Fund](https://account.collegeart.org/Donate) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |----------------|---------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Cali Buckley | Manager, Grants and Awards & Director, CAA-Getty International Program | cbuckley@collegeart.org | | | | General CAA | | info@collegeart.org | 212-691-1051 | [Contact Page](https://www.collegeart.org/support) |

Annual Conference Member Support Grants

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