The NVFC is pleased to offer stipends to help offset the travel costs related to the Training Summit. Each individual requesting a stipend must apply separately; stipends are awarded to individual applicants and are not transferable. Apply using the button below.
2026 NVFC Training Summit Travel Stipends provide reimbursement of up to $800 for eligible expenses, including:
- Up to three nights hotel at the conference hotel block rate
- Travel, including round-trip airfare, cab/shuttle fare, and/or mileage
- Please note, rental car expenses are not allowable
- The conference registration fee
- Please note that attendees will be responsible for meals and any additional expenses (such as additional room nights or transportation above the stated limit)
To apply, provide the requested information in the form below. Review schedule:
- Applications due March 1 by 11:59pm ET
- All completed and eligible applications reviewed by committee
- Notifications made by March 31
- To be considered eligible for reimbursement, you must be a current member of the NVFC. Membership options and benefits can be found at www.nvfc.org/join.
- Applicants must live more than 50 miles from the conference center.
- Applicants are required to submit a reference letter from a department leader, city official, or other person who can verify your role in the department.
- A maximum of two people per department can receive reimbursement. Please note that stipends are selected on an individual basis; not by department.
