[American Astronomical Society](https://aas.org)

May 28, 2026 (Dependent Care Grant application deadline)

Typical awards up to $250 per meeting; actual amount may vary by meeting and number of requests.

Supports AAS members with extra dependent care costs to enable attendance at professional meetings.

Applicants must be registered for the meeting and current AAS or Division members by the application deadline.

--- ## Description The Dependent Care Grants program from the American Astronomical Society (AAS) is designed to reduce the financial burden of child and adult dependent care for AAS members, enabling broader participation in professional meetings. The grant subsidizes eligible dependent care expenses incurred either at the meeting location or at home while the member attends the meeting. This initiative is particularly aimed at supporting early career scientists and those at smaller institutions who might otherwise be unable to participate due to caregiving responsibilities. --- ## Due Dates - May 28, 2026: Dependent Care Grant application deadline (submit online application for the meeting) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size is up to $250 per family per meeting, but the actual amount may vary depending on the number of applications and available funds. - Only one dependent care grant is awarded per family per meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be current AAS members or members of the relevant AAS Division at the time of award selection. - Meeting registration must be paid on or before the dependent care grant application deadline. - Only one application per family per meeting is allowed. - Eligible dependents include: - A minor (12 years of age or younger) residing with the applicant and primarily supported by the applicant. - Any person (regardless of age) who spends at least eight hours per day in the applicant’s home and for whom the applicant has responsibility. --- ## Application Process - Complete and submit the [online application](https://aas.org/content/childdependent-care-grant-application) for the specific meeting you will attend before the deadline. - Required information typically includes: - Applicant’s contact and institutional details - Career status - Statement of need (description of dependent care requirements) - Details of dependents (name, relationship, age) - Applicants will be notified of their request status approximately one week after the application deadline. - Reimbursement is provided after travel is completed and upon submission of receipts justifying the expenses, within one month of the end of the meeting. --- ## Additional Information ### Eligible Expenses - Airfare for a caregiver or dependent to travel to the meeting location. - Costs for dependent care at the meeting (onsite babysitting, local daycare, elder care, or hiring a caregiver). - Additional dependent care at home incurred due to the member’s absence during the meeting. ### Ineligible Expenses - Regular ongoing dependent care costs not related to meeting attendance. - Meals or groceries for attendees, dependents, or caregivers. - Meeting registration fees. --- ## External Links - [AAS Dependent Care Grants Program Page](https://aas.org/grants-and-prizes/childdependent-care-grants) - [Online Application Form](https://aas.org/content/childdependent-care-grant-application) - [AAS General Funding Opportunities](https://aas.org/subjects/general-funding-opportunities) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [stacey.carson@aas.org](mailto:stacey.carson@aas.org) | | AAS finance (receipts) | [invoices@aas.org](mailto:invoices@aas.org) | | AAS main contact | [AAS Contact Page](https://aas.org/contact) | | Phone | +1 202-328-2010 | ---

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