AIR Affiliated Organization (AO) Travel Grant

The AIR Affiliated Organization (AO) Travel Grant program supports AOs in expanding their travel assistance measures for members to attend the AIR Forum. AIR matches AO travel grant contributions on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to $1,000, for the first 20 eligible AOs that apply.

Geographic Scope: International (includes AOs from Australia, Canada, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, overseas regions, and other locations)

Focus Areas: Professional development and attendance at the annual AIR Forum

Eligibility:

• Official member of an Affiliated Organization may apply on behalf of the AO
• AOs must be in good standing

What the Grant Covers:

• Matching funds (dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000) to support member travel to AIR Forum
• AO determines selection process for recipients (e.g., best presentations, new members, first-time attendees)

Key Dates (2026):

• March 6, 2026: AIR notifies AOs of acceptance and sends agreements
• March 27, 2026: AIR begins disbursing funds to AO
• June 30: Deadline for returning unused funds if recipients do not attend Forum

Contact:

• Email: air@airweb.org
• Phone: 850-385-4155

How to Apply

1. Complete the Travel Grant Request Form by the specified deadline (February 20 for 2026)
2. Required Materials:
   • Requested amount of matching funds
   • Brief description of how the AO will use the matching travel funds
   • Proof of recent tax filings
   • Copy of the organization's Articles of Incorporation (or equivalent)
   • Copy of the organization's W-9
   • Remittance address
3. Submission: Application submitted through online form
4. Selection Process: AO may use any process that works best for selecting grant awardee(s):
   • Can reward best presentations
   • Can encourage new members or first-time attendees
   • No requirement to notify AIR of recipients
5. Fund Disbursement:
   • AIR disburses matching funds to AO
   • AO responsible for disbursing funds to recipients
   • Allow 5 business days for ACH payments or 10 business days for check payments
   • Recipients must register for AIR Forum and arrange travel
   • If recipients do not attend, AO must return matching funds by June 30

Note: Application was closed for 2026 as of the information provided.