National Independent Venue Foundation’s
NIVA ‘24 Conference Assistance Grant

**May 14, 2024 Update: Travel grant applications are now closed. See you in New Orleans for NIVA ‘24!**

Everyone is welcome, members and non-members of the National Independent Venue Association, to apply for the National Independent Venue Foundation's conference travel grants. These grants are intended to make it easier for people from around the country to join NIVA '24 in New Orleans, June 3-5, 2024 with the opening party on June 2.

The conference travel grant will provide up to $500 flight reimbursement of a roundtrip economy airline ticket, or estimated fuel costs to drive to New Orleans. These reimbursement grants were provided by our generous donor, Dave Mattingly of Eddie’s Attic, and will be provided to those in need of financial assistance for travel to attend the conference.

We have a smaller amount of funds this year ($15k) and would like to encourage attendees to apply ASAP.

Guidelines & Eligibility

  • Applicants should be individuals attending NIVA '24 and can be members or non-members of NIVA.

  • Applicants must have registered for NIVA '24 and show proof of registration (confirmation email or screenshot).

  • Applicants must show purchase of an economy airline ticket for NIVA '24 in the June 2-6 window (confirmation email or screenshot), or use the US Department of Energy Fuel Economy Trip Calculator to estimate gas costs (screenshot).

  • Applicants must be able to provide a W9 for payment if selected.

  • A limited number of grants are available and will be prioritized based on first-time attendees and applicant needs.

  • Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with monthly selection as funds last.

Travel Grant Timeline

Applications will be accepted April 5 to May 19 on a rolling basis, based on availability of limited funds.

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF) are committed to equity in their support and advocacy for independent venues, and seek to create and encourage opportunities for venues, promoters, and festivals owned, operated, and staffed by people of color, women, non-binary, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities. NIVA and NIVF make an ongoing commitment to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through all of our programs and giving.