OctoberFARE 2025 Travel Grant Application

OctoberFARE brings together people who are impacted by food allergies for three days of educational sessions, insightful discussions and meaningful connections.

Specifically, this travel grant is for OctoberFARE's Saturday Summit, which will be held on November 1st at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, in Washington, D.C.

OctoberFARE Travel Grant Program

Purpose: The OctoberFARE Travel Grant Program has been created to ensure more of our community can experience the incredible weekend, despite financial need. The grant is designed for adults and teens with food allergy (teen must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver) who have a need for financial support. The grant covers registration and portions of the travel and lodging costs, depending on the applicant type. Grant recipients under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The deadline to apply is August 4, 2025.

Regional, National, DC Grant Types

Your distance from Washington, DC, determines for which grant you should apply.

National grant (More than 250 miles from Washington, DC)
Regional grant (Within 25 to 250 miles of Washington, DC) and willing/able to drive
DC grant (within a 25-mile radius of Washington, DC) and willing/able to commute

National grant recipients will receive:

Free conference registration(s) (for teens under 18, one (1) additional free registration is given to a parent/caregiver)
Two (2) nights at the conference hotel (room rate and taxes only)
Round-trip, economy, airfare/train/bus up to $600 (up to $1,200 for teen and parent/caregiver), through FARE-approved travel agent.

Regional grant recipients will receive:

Free conference registration(s) (for teens under 18, one (1) additional free registration is given to a parent/caregiver)
Two (2) nights at the conference hotel (room rate and taxes only)

DC grant recipients will receive:

Free conference registration(s) (for teens under 18, one (1) additional free registration is given to a parent/caregiver)
Free parking (if driving)

Grant funds (if applicable) will be electronically distributed to all awardees upon check in.

As part of the award requirements, recipients will be asked to share their OctoberFARE experience, which may be in the form of an essay, interview, video, or another form of media.

Grant recipients will be chosen based on essay responses and demonstration of financial need.

Eligibility criteria:
Applicant Type - Must be a patient or caregiver directly affected by food allergies.

Financial Need - Must demonstrate financial need to justify the grant support.

Impact and Advocacy - Must articulate how attending OctoberFARE will benefit you and your community. Share any past involvement in FARE, food allergy advocacy, or plans to contribute in the future.

Diversity and Inclusion - We encourage applications from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Primary Attendee*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix

Primary Attendee Email*

example@example.com

Parent or Guardian's Name (if Primary Attendee Is Under 18 Years Old)

First NameLast Name

Primary Attendee Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Parent or Guardian's Email (Mandatory If Primary Attendee Is Under 18 Years Old)

example@example.com

Parent or Guardian's Phone Number (If Primary Attendee Is Under 18 Years Old)

Please enter a valid phone number.

Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Are you applying for a national, regional, or DC grant?*

NationalRegionalDC

Have you attended a FARE conference before?*

Yes, I have attended a FARE Food Allergy Summit (previously the FARE National Conference or Teen Summit)No, I have NOT attended a FARE Summit/Conference

What is your connection to food allergy?*

I live with food allergySomeone in my family has a food allergyI know someone in my community who has a food allergyI am a member of the Girls Scouts Nation's Capital (DC grant applicants only)

What gender do you identify with?*

In what year was the primary applicant born?*

In what year was the parent/guardian applicant born? (if primary applicant is under 18)

Which of these would you say best describes how you identify yourself (choose all that apply)?*

Do you require financial assistance to attend OctoberFARE?*

YesNoUnsure

Are you a part of any of the following?*

FARE Support Group LeaderTeen Advisory Group (TAG)FARE Neighborhoods Initiative (Atlanta, GA; Central Arkansas; Chicago, IL; Hampton Roads, VA; Kansas City, MO/KS; Newark, NJ; Washington, D.C.)DMV Girl ScoutsN/A

Why do you want to attend OctoberFARE 2025 and indicate why you have chosen the grant category.*

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Please share how you have demonstrated your commitment to FARE's mission to support people and families living with food allergy through local community engagement. If you haven’t had a chance to do this, please share how you would engage in these efforts after attending OctoberFARE.*

0/250

What has been the most challenging experience related to food allergy?*

0/250

Please describe your financial need.*

0/250

Please share why you feel a grant will support your OctoberFARE experience.*

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By signing in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application*

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