AIFS and IES Abroad have teamed up to donate $150,000 over the next three years to help education abroad faculty and staff attend premier international education conferences.
Applications for the first round are officially open!
Next Stop: Global Impact 2026
Funding is currently open for the DA Global conference in Atlanta, GA (Nov 4–6, 2026). Plus, DA Global is offering grant recipients a discounted registration fee of $749!
- The Prize: Up to $2,500 per person to cover registration, airfare, hotel, and meals (distributed via reimbursement).
- Deadline: August 7, 2026.
Who Should Apply?
All U.S.-based, full-time education abroad professionals and faculty are welcome. Special emphasis will be given to:
- First-time conference attendees.
- Professionals with demonstrated financial need.
- Staff at MSIs (HBCUs, HSIs, AANAPISIs, and tribal colleges).
Apply Now via SurveyMonkey
Looking Ahead: Applications for the Forum on Education Abroad (NYC, March 2027) will open in October, and NAFSA (Los Angeles, May/June 2027) will open in February. Check the grant website for the full timeline!