Travel Support Grant Overview

We understand that traveling out of state for shows can be expensive and challenging for artists and vendors. To help bridge that gap, we are offering a Travel Support Grant that provides a free booth to up to 10 selected vendors at designated events.

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If you are a vendor who has previously participated in one of our Florida shows, you are eligible to apply for the grant to attend select out-of-state events. Likewise, out-of-state vendors may apply for the grant to participate in select Florida shows.

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Our goal is to create meaningful opportunities for artists and vendors to grow, connect, and build relationships within safe, supportive, and inclusive environments. We are committed to fostering spaces where like-minded creatives can come together, share their work, and thrive. We believe that access to these opportunities should not be limited by financial barriers. This grant is designed to help remove those limitations whenever possible. We hope it not only supports individual growth but also inspires others to build and expand similar opportunities within their own communities.

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Travel Support Grant Eligibility & Terms

Eligibility:

• This opportunity is available to artists and/or vendors (referred to as vendors) who have previously attended one of our shows.

• Florida-based vendors may apply to attend select out-of-state shows, and out-of-state vendors may apply to attend select Florida shows.

• This grant operates on a full honor system. If you are in a position where you can attend and cover your booth costs because your business is kicking ass, we encourage you to do so.

• If attending would not be possible for you without financial assistance, then this grant is designed for you. Please keep in mind these opportunities are limited, if you apply and/or accept a grant, you do not truly need, we may not know, but the karma Gods do!

• Vendors can receive the grant 1 time in a calendar year (Jan-Dec)

What will be given:

• Selected recipients will receive a standard 10x10 booth space and are responsible for their own setup (same as all other vendors).

• Access Art will also cover one hotel room night for up to 5 vendors per event. Hotel accommodations will be selected and booked directly by Access Art, with room details coordinated individually with recipients.

• Grants are awarded once per calendar year per vendor and are subject to availability at each event. All booth placements will be standard inline spaces and assigned as part of the general floor plan.

Other terms and things to take note of:

• You must register for the show and apply for the scholarship.

• Please do not pay if you are applying for the grant, refunds will not be given. Please plan accordingly.

• All grant selections are confidential between Access Art staff and the recipient. We do not publicly announce grant recipients; however, vendors are welcome to share their participation if they choose and may tag Access Art as they wish.

• Applications are reviewed on the first business day of each month, with decisions emailed within 7 business days.

Pay It Forward Program:

• Recipients and/or any individual are always welcome, though never expected or required, to contribute back to the fund at any time.

• For example, if you receive a grant

  • And attend the show and absolutely kick ass (which we are always putting into the universe for you), and afterward feel that you would like to “pay back” all or part of your booth cost, you are welcome to contribute to the Pay It Forward Program.

  • And then you win the lottery, you can contribute to the Pay It Forward Program.

  • And get one of those mysterious emails from a random stranger who genuinely just wants to give you money because you are a trustworthy person, and against everything we have been taught, it turns out to actually be real and not a scam you are also welcome to make a donation to the fund.

  • In summary, if you have any money you would like to give for any reason you can!

• The Pay It Forward Program is optional and simply exists to help keep the cycle of opportunity and community support going.

• 100% of donations go directly toward supporting future Travel Support Grants for other artists and vendors.

• Any artist, vendor, or community member is also welcome to contribute to the program at any time.

Legal Crap:

• Access Art is not responsible or liable for any travel arrangements, transportation, or incidents occurring before, during, or after the event.

• Our goal is to create opportunity, accessibility, and connection for artists and vendors, fostering inclusive spaces where creatives can grow and thrive.

• Access Art makes no guarantees regarding sales, attendance, or business performance at any event. Vendors operate their own booths and businesses independently, and we have no control over individual sales or outcomes.