FARA and CHOP Symposium Travel Grant
Application Deadline: August 21, 2026
Travel Grant Award: Up to $1,000
The Make it Happen CureFA Foundation is proud to offer travel grants to help individuals living with Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) attend the 2026 FARA & CHOP Friedreich's Ataxia Symposium.
Hosted annually by the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) and the Friedreich's Ataxia Center of Excellence at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the Symposium is one of the premier educational events for the FA community. This free event brings together individuals with FA, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and industry partners for a weekend focused on education, connection, and hope.
The 2026 Symposium will take place on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Attendees are also invited to a welcome reception on the evening of Sunday, October 11, providing an opportunity to connect with other members of the FA community before the educational sessions begin. Throughout the Symposium, attendees will hear from leading clinicians, researchers, and industry experts on topics including clinical management, the latest FA research, treatment developments, and practical resources for individuals and families living with FA. First-time attendees are also encouraged to participate in a special welcome session designed to help newcomers connect with the community.
Through this travel grant program, Make it Happen CureFA Foundation hopes to make it possible for more individuals with FA to experience the education, encouragement, and community that the Symposium provides.
Application requirements:
Applicant must reside in the United States.
Applicant must be attending the FARA & CHOP FA Symposium for the first time.
Applicant must have a confirmed diagnosis of Friedreich's Ataxia. (This grant is not available to family members or carriers without an FA diagnosis.)
Grant guidelines:
Funding may include travel support for one companion accompanying the individual with FA.
Grant funds may be used for eligible travel and/or lodging expenses, up to $1,000.
All expenses must be paid upfront. Itemized receipts are required for reimbursement.
