BOUCHERCON CONVENTION ATTENDANCE SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM

The Convention Attendance Support Grant (CAS) is created to assist fans and writers of the mystery genre by offering a financial subsidy to offset associated costs to attend and participate in the current annual Bouchercon convention. The Grant includes a paid registration fee, and reimbursement for up to Five-Hundred Dollars ($500.00). There will be five CAS grant recipients for Nashville Bouchercon.  Program Elements: Who May Apply? Anyone who will be attending the next upcoming Bouchercon convention, and Anyone willing to contribute up to four hours of volunteering during the eligible convention. What is the Financial Assistance Offered? The Convention registration fee is waived. Travel and lodging costs are reimbursed up to $500.00. Note: Awardees will be sent a reimbursement check within fifteen business days of the conclusion of Bouchercon and after receipts have been scanned/mailed to the Bouchercon Administrator. What are the Requirements? Applicants will need to submit a 300-to-500-word essay on the applicant’s interest in the crime fiction/mystery genre; interest in attending Bouchercon; and need for assistance. Grant recipients will be required to volunteer during the Bouchercon convention for no less than four hours. Applicants will need to agree to abide to the Bouchercon Code of Conduct. Go Here to get the Application form:   https://forms.gle/uHpvvH5wY4Mv9KBcA Deadline: Send applications no later than May 31st to: [email protected]