APPLICATIONS FOR TRAVEL ASSISTANCE GRANTS ARE NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, SEE YOU IN WASHINGTON D.C.!

Everyone is welcome! Members and non-members of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) are encouraged to apply for the National Independent Venue Foundation's conference travel grants. These grants are intended to make it easier for people from around the country to join NIVA '23 in Washington DC, July 9-12, 2023.

The conference travel grant will provide up to $500 flight reimbursement of a roundtrip economy airline ticket, or estimated fuel costs to drive to Washington DC. These reimbursement grants were provided by our generous donor, Dave Mattingly of Eddie’s Attic, and will be provided to those in need of financial assistance for travel to attend the conference.

Register for the conference now! The first round of review will be on April 14, with monthly reviews as long as funds last.

Guidelines & Eligibility

• Applicants should be individuals attending NIVA '23 and can be members or non-members of NIVA.

• Applicants must have registered for NIVA '23 and show proof of registration (confirmation email or screenshot).

• Applicants must show purchase of an economy airline ticket for NIVA '23 in the July 9-12 window (confirmation email or screenshot), or use the US Department of Energy Fuel Economy Trip Calculator to estimate gas costs (screenshot).

• Applicants must be able to provide a W9 for payment if selected.

• A limited number of grants are available and will be prioritized based on the needs of applicants. 

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with monthly selection as funds last.

NIVA ‘23 Conference Travel Grant Timeline

Applications will be accepted beginning March 15th, with monthly selections for funding as funds last. The first selection date will be April 14, with disbursement to follow. Selection dates will continue to be on the second Friday of the month, until funds are expended, or the conference ends.

Round 1 Review
April 14: Committee review of applications received March 15-April 13, notification after 10 days sent to selected applicants.

Round 2 Review*
May 12: Committee review of applications received April 14-May 11, notification after 10 days sent to selected applicants.
* - Subject to remaining funds

Round 3 Review*
June 9: Committee review of applications received May 12-June 8, notification after 10 days sent to selected applicants.
* - Subject to remaining funds

Round 4 Review*
July 14: Committee review of applications received June 9-July 13, notification after 10 days sent to selected applicants.
* - Subject to remaining funds

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF) are committed to equity in their support and advocacy for independent venues, and seek to create and encourage opportunities for venues, promoters, and festivals owned, operated, and staffed by people of color, women, non-binary, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities. NIVA and NIVF make an ongoing commitment to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through all of our programs and giving.