APAP|NYC+ Conference Scholarship Application

APAP|NYC 2026 Conference Participation Assistance Fund (PAF) Application
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals is the service, advocacy, and membership organization for the live performing arts field. Our annual APAP|NYC conference is the world's leading convening for the industry. This conference would not be possible without the dedicated support of members and the income from conference registration. APAP has lowered conference registration fees overall post-pandemic, however, we understand that for some members the full registration costs still remain a barrier at this time.

If you need additional financial support to attend the annual conference, APAP invites you to fill out this form to apply for The Participation Assistance Fund (PAF), which offers $300 towards conference registration or an exhibit booth purchase.

Important Information, Deadlines and Instructions

To apply for support through the Participation Assistance Fund, complete this form. Please wait for notification before you register for the APAP|NYC 2026 conference, as PAF funds cannot be applied retroactively.

There is no deadline to apply. However, we encourage you to apply early to take advantage of lower registration rates and before funds run out.

Award Notifications will be sent on a rolling basis while funds last. PAF funds cannot be combined with other registration offers.
- Participation assistance will be awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
- Participation assistance recipients will receive a reduction off the applicable conference registration rate or exhibit space purchase.
- Recipients of participation assistance will receive a code to register for the conference at the reduced rate.
- If you purchase a registration before participation assistance is awarded and confirmed, assistance will not be applied retroactively, and you have forfeited the opportunity for participation assistance.
- You must be an APAP member in order to receive support.
- A participation assistance recipient may not transfer their support to another person.
- Support may NOT be combined with any other discounts.
Who Can Apply?

APAP|NYC 2026 is an APAP members-only conference. Applications are welcome from:
- APAP member organization staff
- All APAP organizational member categories (presenters, artists/agents/managers, vendors, consultants and support organizations)
- Any member planning to register at the Full Registration rate (the PAF funding may not be applied to Student, Artist, or Booth Badge registration types).
- Individual Performing Arts Professional members
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Title*
Organization or Company*
Please list the organization or company that your membership is listed under.
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
Website
Please indicate your APAP conference attendance.*

NYC 2026 will be my first APAP conferenceNYC 2026 was my first APAP conferenceI have attended an APAP conference prior to 2024
Please indicate your role in the field.*

Agent/ManagerArts Professional (non-Programmer)ArtistPresenter/ProgrammerProducerOther
Please share if there are additional considerations APAP should take into account (please note, there is no a guarantee that assistance will be approved).
Please indicate if you are an alum of any of the following APAP Leadership Programs:

Yes, I am an alum of APAP's Emerging Leaders InstituteYes, I am an alum of APAP's Leadership Fellows ProgramYes, I am an alum of APAP's Leadership Development InstituteYes, I am an alum of APAP's Artist InstituteYes, I am alum of APAP's YPCA ProgramNo, I am not an alum of an APAP Leadership Program
For endowment administrative and tracking purposes, please check all that apply (these are NOT criteria for selection, only to assist the APAP team in allocating specific funds accordingly):*

I'm attending the conference to access professional development sessions and affinity group networking.My organization or company presents classical or chamber music as part of its programming.My company represents, manages, or promotes classical or chamber music artists.I am a classical music or chamber music artist.I plan to purchase an APAP NYC EXPO Commons booth this year
I certify that: *

I am (or my company/organization is) a current member of APAP.
Terms of Agreement
- Recipient must be a staff person or artist on the roster of an APAP member organization or company or an individual APAP member, and that membership must remain valid through January 31, 2026.
- The number of Participation Assistance awards is based on a limited pool and subject to the availability of re-allocated funds for this purpose.
- Participation Assistance recipients must adhere to the APAP|NYC 2025 Health and Safety Policies.
- The support may not be used in conjunction with other discounts.
- If you purchased a registration before support was awarded, you will not be allowed to retroactively apply the discount to your registration, and have forfeited your support award.
By clicking the box below, I understand and agree to the terms and conditions above.*

I agree
*Please contact us at programs@apap365.org with any questions.
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APAP|NYC 2026 Conference Participation Assistance Fund (PAF) Application

Who Can Apply?

Terms of Agreement