Annual Meeting Caregiver Grants

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Caregiver Grants

ESA Caregiver Grants help offset additional dependent-care costs incurred when caregivers attend the ESA Annual Meeting. Grants provide up to $500 for eligible expenses related to attending the meeting.

Applications are now open and will reviewed monthly until all funds are awarded.


Allowable expenses

  • On-site dependent care at the meeting location.

  • Additional dependent-care costs at home while the attendee is at the meeting.

  • Costs to bring a caregiver to the meeting location or to the attendee’s home to provide care.

  • Transportation costs to bring a dependent or person to provide care for a dependent.

Not allowable

  • Tickets or admission to local attractions (museums, amusement parks, etc.).

  • Travel for a family member who is currently an ESA member or qualifies for an ESA membership category.

  • More than one grant per household.

Acknowledgement

ESA thanks Terry and Faye Whitworth for generously supporting the 2026 Caregiver Awards.

Questions

For questions regarding the Caregiver Grant program, contact Stacie East, Director of Grants and Ethics.

 

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