AIRPO is pleased to announce that the AIRPO Leadership Team Travel Grant.
This grant is supported through the AIR Affiliated Organization Travel Grant program, with AIR providing dollar-for-dollar matching funds for AIRPO-supported travel to the AIR Annual Forum.
Under this program, AIRPO will provide up to $1,000 per recipient, with a matching contribution from AIR of up to $1,000, for a maximum combined award of $2,000.
Eligibility
The grant is open to past or current members of the AIRPO leadership team, including:
- Executive officers
- Sector representatives
- Conference planning committee members
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have not attended the AIR Forum within the past five (5) years, and
- Be applying in recognition of their service and contributions to AIRPO.
The purpose of this grant is to support the ongoing organizational development and sustainability of AIRPO, while providing professional development opportunities for AIRPO leaders.
The full application—including award structure, selection criteria, reporting requirements, and important dates—is included in the attached grant application document.
2026 Application deadline was May 15, 2026.
2027 grant application details coming soon.
Completed applications should be submitted to Sarah Todd at todds@canton.edu.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with eligible colleagues at your institution. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
2026 Inaugural Recipient - Sarah Todd
Sarah Todd is the 2026 recipient of the AIRPO Leadership Team Travel Grant. She has served as Director of Institutional Research at SUNY Canton for 15 years. Since 2017, she has served on the AIRPO Executive Board in several roles, including secretary, sector representative, vice president, and past president.
AIRPO Leadership Team
Travel Grant Application