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Are you or someone you know in need of some financial assistance? We are here to help meetings industry workers during a crisis! Simply complete the form below and we will be in contact to discuss providing assistance.

Please be assured that all your information remains confidential throughout the grant request process. Your personal information on each and every grant application and backup documentation is removed before submitted to the Grant Review Committee or the Board of Directors.

Grant Application

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What is considered a "crisis"?

A crisis is an immediate emergency financial need to support yourself and your immediate family, which cannot be paid or covered by insurance, any other local or charitable organizations or government agencies.

Name*

First Last

Current/Previous Employer/Company*

Job Title*

Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Office/Home Phone*

Mobile Phone*

Personal Email*

Work Email*

Years in Special Event/Meetings Industry:*

Social Media Links (i.e. LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)*

Please state your involvement in the Meetings Industry*

Amount Requested*

Please attach documentation for this amount*

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*Please note any grant approved will be paid directly to the company(ies).

How quickly do you need assistance?*

In detail, what is your emergency crisis need? (In order for us to properly evaluate the need and try and mitigate your financial situation, it is important that you describe your immediate emergency.)*

Will any of the financial needs be met by insurance coverage? If so, what amount? Please provide documentation if applicable.*

File

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Please list all government agencies that have been applied for help (FEMA, unemployment, SNAP, government assistance, etc) and the results of the requests. If any were accepted or denied, the documentation of the outcome of your request for the organization with any amount (if applicable) should be attached.*

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Are there any family or personal resources to help with this urgent need?*

Has any other charitable organization been contacted to help during this crisis? Please provide documentation.*

Yes

Has any other charitable organization been contacted to help during this crisis? Please provide documentation.

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Has any social media fundraising site (GoFundMe, Instagram, Crowdrise, Facebook etc) been set up to assist you?*

Yes

If above is Yes, please provide all links below.

Please provide any additional statement regarding your grant request.

How did you learn about the Meetings Industry Fund?*

If you are provided a grant, we request a non-attributable quote to be used for our marketing efforts, to obtain more grant request and funding.

Is my information kept private?

All personal information including your contact info, application details, and financial information will be kept anonymous unless you provide us with explicit permission. We have confidentiality agreements in place with all board members and committee members to fully protect your privacy. If you are provided a grant, we request a non-attributable quote to be used for our marketing efforts, to obtain more grant request and funding.