The Convention Attendance Support Grant (CAS) is created to assist fans and writers of the mystery genre by offering a financial subsidy to offset associated costs to attend and participate in the current annual Bouchercon convention.
The Grant includes a paid registration fee, and reimbursement for up to Five-Hundred Dollars ($500.00). There will be five CAS grant recipients for Nashville Bouchercon.
Program Elements:
Who May Apply?
- Anyone who will be attending the next upcoming Bouchercon convention, and
- Anyone willing to contribute up to four hours of volunteering during the eligible convention.
What is the Financial Assistance Offered?
- The Convention registration fee is waived.
- Travel and lodging costs are reimbursed up to $500.00.
- Note: Awardees will be sent a reimbursement check within fifteen business days of the conclusion of Bouchercon and after receipts have been scanned/mailed to the Bouchercon Administrator.
What are the Requirements?
- Applicants will need to submit a 300-to-500-word essay on the applicant’s interest in the crime fiction/mystery genre; interest in attending Bouchercon; and need for assistance.
- Grant recipients will be required to volunteer during the Bouchercon convention for no less than four hours.
- Applicants will need to agree to abide to the Bouchercon Code of Conduct.
Go Here to get the Application form: https://forms.gle/uHpvvH5wY4Mv9KBcA
Deadline: Send applications no later than May 31st to:
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