AFTCC 2026 Travel Scholarship Form

AFTCC 2026 Travel Scholarship Form
Advocating for the COGI Culture (AFTCC) is COGI's Advocacy and Hill Day Event. Patient advocates have the opportunity to discuss important COGI advocacy priorities, current policies and legislations, and meet with Members of Congress to effect change. Through this travel scholarship, COGI Members and Ambassadors get the opportunity to convene and leave an imprint on our advocacy efforts.

Travel Scholarship Submission Deadline: March 4, 2026.
- Scholarship recipients will be notifed on a weekly basis through March 13, 2026 in order to coordinate proper travel arrangements.
- Registration to Advocating for the COGI Culture is a separate form that MUST be filled out once your scholarship is approved.
- Travel will not be booked until the event registration form is received.
Event Dates: April 6-7, 2026.

Location: AC Hotel Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

Agenda:
- Monday, April 6, 2026: *Full Day Sessions
- Tuesday, April 7, 2026: *Hill Meetings, Hill Day Reception
To be eligible for a travel scholarship, you must:
- Be a Member of COGI
- Submit a travel scholarship application for review.
If you attend our Virtual Grassroot AFTCC program, you'll automatically qualify for this AFTCC travel scholarship. A scholarship submission must be completed for review.

If you are awarded a travel scholarship and do not attend the mandatory events listed in the agenda, your opportunity to receive future scholarships may be revoked. If for any reason you are absent during the event, an email must be submitted with a valid explanation to the events team for our review.

* Mandatory Events

If you have any questions about scholarship approvals, or travel accommodations, please contact the Events team at events@colorofgi.org.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number. This phone number will be used for airline/hotel bookings.
Email Address:*
example@example.com
In a short paragraph (200 word maximum), please share why you would like to attend COGI's AFTCC program.*
Which COGI Advocacy Priorities impact you the most?

Access & UtilizationObesity & NutritionColorectal CancerMental HealthIBD Education & AwarenessMedical Nutrition EquityCeliac Disease
In a short paragraph (200 word maximum), please share 1-2 ways you plan to incorporate what you learn into advancing your community.*
Flight & Hotel Accommodations
ALL FIELDS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH TRAVEL ACCOMMODATIONS.

All flight arrangements will be booked at an economy class rate.

Hotel Location: AC Hotel DC Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

Note: Hotel reservations will be consistent with your flight itinerary. COGI will cover the cost of your hotel room and taxes.

Check-in Time: 4:00 PM.
Departure Airport or Station: *
ENTER N/A IF YOU ONLY REQUIRE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS.
Return Airport or Station: *
ENTER N/A IF YOU ONLY REQUIRE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS.
DOB:*

MonthDayYear
Gender:*
SELECT "NO FLIGHT NEEDED" IF ONLY REQUESTING A HOTEL.
Do you require special travel accommodations (in compliance with ADA) in order to attend AFTCC? If yes, please specify.
THIS QUESTION APPLIES TO BOTH TRANSPORTATION AND HOTEL.
NOTE: Hotel check in and check out dates will reflect arrival and departure dates. Even if you do not require flight accommodations, these fields are mandatory for hotel reservations.
Arrival Date:*

MonthDayYear
ARRIVAL DATE MUST MATCH AFTCC TRAVEL WINDOW.
Preferred Arrival Time:*
Departure Date:*

MonthDayYear
DEPARTURE DATE MUST MATCH AFTCC TRAVEL WINDOW.
Preferred Departure Time:*
Should be Empty:

AFTCC 2026 Travel Scholarship Form

Flight & Hotel Accommodations