[American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation](https://foundation.aasm.org)

January 5, 2026

$2,000 for SLEEP 2026 travel and registration expenses (one-time award)

Supports financially limited AASM Patient Advocacy Roundtable member organizations to attend the SLEEP meeting, enhancing advocacy, visibility, and collaboration in sleep health.

--- ## Description This grant provides financial support to organizations that are members of the AASM Patient Advocacy Roundtable and have limited resources, enabling them to attend the annual SLEEP meeting. The aim is to expand connections, showcase advocacy work, and foster collaboration within the sleep medicine community. Funding is intended to cover travel and registration expenses, ultimately helping organizations strengthen their advocacy efforts and increase their visibility among stakeholders and potential partners. --- ## Due Dates - Application due date (full application submission deadline): January 5, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Each selected organization will receive a $2,000 grant. - Funds are to be used exclusively for SLEEP 2026 travel and registration expenses. - This is a one-time award per cycle. --- ## Eligibility - Only organizations that are members of the [AASM Patient Advocacy Roundtable](https://aasm.org/about/patient-advocacy-roundtable/) are eligible. - Applicant organizations must have limited financial resources to support attendance at the SLEEP meeting. - Preference may be given to organizations with more limited budgets. - Individual applicants are not eligible; the grant is for organizations only. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [AASM Foundation Online Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=aasmf). - New users must create an account; previous credentials (prior to June 2024) are no longer valid. - The application should clearly justify financial need and describe the anticipated impact of attending the SLEEP meeting. - A review committee appointed by the AASM Foundation Executive Committee will evaluate applications based on: - Financial need and justification for external support - The potential impact on the organization’s advocacy, visibility, and stakeholder engagement - Applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation early with eligibility or process questions (allow at least one week for eligibility inquiries). --- ## Additional Information - Award notifications will be sent by March 27, 2026. - Funds must be used for SLEEP 2026 travel and registration only. - Frequently asked questions are available on the [AASM Foundation FAQ page](https://foundation.aasm.org/award-programs/faq/). - Inquiries submitted less than two business days before the deadline may not receive a response in time. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: SLEEP Travel Grant for AASM Patient Advocacy Roundtable](https://foundation.aasm.org/award-programs/sleep-travel-grant-aasm-patient-advocacy-roundtable/) - [AASM Patient Advocacy Roundtable Membership Information](https://aasm.org/about/patient-advocacy-roundtable/) - [AASM Foundation Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=aasmf) - [AASM Foundation FAQ](https://foundation.aasm.org/award-programs/faq/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Email | foundation@aasm.org | | Phone | (630) 737-9700 | | Contact Page | [Contact AASM Foundation](https://foundation.aasm.org/contact-us) |

SLEEP Travel Grant for AASM Patient Advocacy Roundtable

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