What is a travel grant?
- A travel grant aims to help offset some of your airfare costs of attending the retreat, however, this may not cover all your expenses. Ground transportation to and from your home airport is not covered by this grant. Ground transportation to and from the Salt Lake City airport is included for all attendees, whether a grant is awarded or not.
- Keep in mind, grants are intended for those with financial need. Due to limited funds available, if you are able to cover your travel expenses without assistance, please allow someone who may not be able to attend without financial help to apply.
- Every dollar counts! If you are able to pay even a small portion of your travel expenses, this could potentially allow extra funds to support more attendees.
- Grant funding is allocated on a per retreat basis. In the event all funds have been awarded for the retreat you are requesting, we may ask you to attend an alternate retreat where more funds are available.
- Travel grants provide reimbursement only. Recipients are responsible for booking their own travel.
- A reimbursement check will be issued to you at the retreat.
- Once a grant has been awarded, that amount is final.
Who is it for?
- First-time retreat attendees. At this time, travel scholarships are limited, so we are prioritizing those who have not yet had an opportunity to attend.
- Those who would not otherwise be able to attend.
How do I apply?
- First, register for the retreat you wish to attend prior to submitting an application for the travel grant.
- Complete the online application for the travel grant by the due date corresponding to the retreat you wish to attend.
When do I apply?
Travel grant deadlines are based on the time of your desired retreat.
- November 1 - Due date for attending a retreat January-March of the following year.
- January 1 - Due date for retreats April-June.
- May 1 - Due date for retreats July-September.
- July 1 - Due date for retreats October-December.
When will I find out if I am a recipient?
- Please allow up to 2 weeks following the application deadline.
- We will notify you whether you are awarded a grant or not.
- If you are awarded, you will have 2 weeks to send receipt of your airfare. You will be reimbursed at your retreat.
What do I need to know about booking my flight?
Please plan your flight to arrive at the Salt Lake City airport before 3 pm if possible. One of our amazing volunteer drivers will pick you and any other out of town guests up from the airport. You will be returned to the SLC airport on Sunday at 1:30 PM. Please schedule your outgoing flights accordingly.
