AIRPO Leadership Team Travel Grant

AIRPO is pleased to announce that the 2026 AIRPO Leadership Team Travel Grant Application is now open. 

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: May 15, 2026

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.