SDB members may apply for Dependent Care Grants up to $500 (USD) to offset the cost of child or dependent care in order to attend the SDB 85th Annual Meeting. Awards will be in the form of reimbursement following submission of receipts after the annual meeting. The number of awards and the amount for each award will depend on the total number of applications received and available funding. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Current SDB Member (2026 dues paid)
• Must be the primary caregiver
• One grant per family

Allowable Expenses

• Cost of child/dependent care at meeting location
• Cost of additional child/dependent care expenses at home incurred because the primary caregiver was attending the meeting
• Airfare/hotel costs for a caregiver to accompany the child to the meeting location to assist with dependent care
• Costs associated with transporting the dependent(s) to the caregiver’s home
• Travel costs associated with caregiver’s travel from their home city to the applicant’s home

Unallowable Expenses

• Child/dependent care expenses at home that would normally be incurred (after school care, ongoing dependent care)
• Food
• Meeting registration

Deadline for online receipt of complete application:

April 15, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed and it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure completeness of the application.