ASA Advocacy Travel Grant
Forecasted
ASA Advocacy Travel Grant supports association members’ travel to federal advocacy events to bring African Studies perspectives into congressional funding discussions on education, humanities, and social sciences.
Funder: African Studies Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 in travel reimbursements
Summary: Supports ASA members’ participation in federal advocacy events representing African Studies in funding discussions.
Key Information: Current ASA membership is required; U.S. voting constituents receive selection priority.
Description
Established in 2017, the African Studies Association’s Advocacy Travel Grant provides travel subsidies for members attending federal advocacy events in Washington, DC each spring. The program helps bring African Studies perspectives to Capitol Hill as representatives make funding decisions affecting international education, the humanities, social sciences, and higher education. It supports advocacy participation rather than research projects directly.
ASA highlights advocacy events organized by NAFSA Association of International Educators, the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA), the National Humanities Alliance (NHA), and the Coalition for International Education. These events connect participants with congressional offices and help them make the case for federal support of their fields. Applicants select the event they are best suited to attend.
