[Division 2: Society for The Teaching of Psychology](https://teachpsych.org)

June 15, 2026

$500 per award; one-time support for caregiving-related expenses tied to ACT attendance

Supports STP members with caregiving expenses to facilitate in-person attendance at the Annual Conference on Teaching.

Only one caregiver per family may apply; priority to first-time or recently unfunded applicants.

--- ## Description The Caregivers ACT Attendance Travel Grant is offered by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) to help alleviate financial burdens for members with caregiving responsibilities who wish to attend the in-person Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT). The grant provides $500 to help cover costs such as transportation and accommodations for a care provider, or caregiving fees incurred during the conference or at home. The program encourages applications from members with diverse backgrounds and those from underrepresented groups, aligning with STP's mission of equity and inclusion. --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2026: Application deadline for the Caregivers ACT Attendance Travel Grant Recipients are typically announced by July 15. --- ## Funding Amount - $500 per grant, provided as a one-time payment to support caregiving-related expenses directly associated with attending the ACT conference. - Eligible expenses include transportation or accommodations for a care provider, or caregiving fees at the conference location or at home. - Funds are not intended for general conference costs for the applicant. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a current member of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) and maintain membership through the award and reporting period. - Serve as a caregiver to someone requiring care, or require a care provider to attend the conference. - Be the only caregiver in their family applying for this grant cycle. - Intend to attend the in-person ACT conference. - Not be a current STP Executive Committee or relevant grant committee member. - Have not recently received an STP travel grant or caregiver conference attendance grant (priority is given to new or recently unfunded applicants). --- ## Application Process - Submit an application through the [Caregivers ACT Attendance Travel Grant page](https://teachpsych.org/travelgrant-caregivers) (login required). - Provide basic demographic information, a description of caregiving needs, and details about prior STP travel or caregiver grant support. - Applications are due by June 15, 2026. - Recipients will be notified by July 15. - After the conference, recipients must submit a brief report (100–200 words) describing how the funds supported their participation, which is required for reimbursement. --- ## Additional Information - Only one application per family is permitted each cycle. - Indirect costs are not allowed; funds must be used directly for caregiving-related expenses. - All unused funds must be returned to STP. - Review [STP's award and grant policies](https://teachpsych.org/members/policies) and [travel reimbursement guidelines](https://teachpsych.org/about#Travel) before applying. --- ## External Links - [Caregivers ACT Attendance Travel Grant program page](https://teachpsych.org/travelgrant-caregivers) - [STP Grants & Awards overview](https://teachpsych.org/Grants-Awards) - [STP award and grant policies](https://teachpsych.org/members/policies) - [STP Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) information](https://teachpsych.org/conferences/act) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | STP Vice President for Grants & Awards (Alison Melley) | [vp-awards@teachpsych.org](mailto:vp-awards@teachpsych.org) | | | General STP Inquiries | [stp@teachpsych.org](mailto:stp@teachpsych.org) | 202-336-6013 | | ACT Conference Director | [annual-conference@teachpsych.org](mailto:annual-conference@teachpsych.org) | |

Caregivers ACT Attendance Travel Grant

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