CSA Dependent Care Grant
The CSA Dependent Care Grant helps members offset extra dependent care costs so they can participate in the Costume Society of America's Annual Meeting and Symposium.
Funder: Costume Society of America
Due Dates: February 3, 2027
Funding Amounts: $250 per award; reimbursement-based; funds distributed after symposium upon receipt submission.
Summary: Supports CSA members with extra dependent care costs so they can attend the Annual Meeting and Symposium.
Key Information: Only CSA members are eligible; funds cannot be used for registration, travel, or dependent travel costs.
Description
The CSA Dependent Care Grant is designed to assist members of the Costume Society of America (CSA) who have dependent care responsibilities—such as caring for children, elderly parents, partners, or adult children with disabilities—by helping to offset additional care expenses incurred as a result of attending the national Annual Meeting and Symposium. The grant is intended to make symposium participation more accessible, with priority given to those presenting at the symposium and/or in the early stages of their careers.
Allowable expenses include extra daycare at home or at the symposium, as well as costs for bringing a professional caretaker (non-family member). The grant does not cover costs already incurred by attending the symposium, such as registration or travel for the attendee or their dependents.
