Convention Grant Application

Apply for free registration

The IHCA Foundation is offering IHCA members the opportunity to apply for a grant that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA's 2026 Convention and Trade Show, Sept. 14-16, 2026, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

Grant details

Grants cover the cost of Convention registration.
Applicants must be employed by an IHCA member organization.
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Grant recipients will be notified via email in July.

IHCA encourages facilities and programs to apply to send staff members who otherwise may not be able to attend Convention this year, including directors of nursing, nurses, dietary staff, social services staff, activity professionals and other team members.

Apply

Complete the application form below to be considered for a grant. Learn more about the event here.

Name(Required)

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Facility/Organization Name(Required)

Job Title(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Have you previously attended IHCA's Convention and Trade Show?(Required)

Yes

Would you be able to attend the 2026 Convention and Trade Show without grant assistance?(Required)

Yes

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Why would you like to attend the 2026 IHCA Convention and Trade Show?(Required)