Travel Assistance Fund

The 2027 Travel Assistance Fund Application period opens November 1, 2026.

The CurePSP Travel Assistance Fund is designed to support care partners and individuals diagnosed with PSP (progressive supranuclear palsy), CBD (corticobasal degeneration) and MSA (multiple system atrophy) by providing financial assistance to attend the 2027 Spring Community Weekend in Boston, Massachusetts. We recognize that travel costs can be a significant barrier to participation, especially for families navigating complex care needs and financial stress. This fund aims to ensure equitable access to education, support and community connections.

Through this fund, grants of up to $1,500 will be awarded to help offset the costs associated with traveling to Spring Community Weekend.

Past recipients are welcome to apply again; however, priority will be given to new applicants to help expand access to those who have not previously received assistance.

 

Mission 


The CurePSP Travel Assistance Fund is committed to reducing financial barriers and increasing access to critical educational and support opportunities for care partners and individuals affected by PSP, CBD or MSA to attend the 2027 Spring Community Weekend in Boston. By easing the burden of travel costs, the fund supports CurePSP's broader mission to raise awareness, build community, improve care and find a cure for PSP, CBD and MSA.


The 2027 Spring Community Weekend will be held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Massachusetts, a 20-minute drive from the airport. The reception, lodging and conference itself will be held in the same location. The CurePSP Community Event location is not yet determined, but accessible transportation will be available from the Sheraton Boston Hotel.


If you have any questions or concerns, please email them to events@curepsp.org 


Who Should Apply 


You are eligible to apply if you are: 

  • A primary care partner for someone living with PSP, CBD or MSA  
  • An individual living with PSP, CBD or MSA  
  • Planning to attend the Spring Community Weekend in person  


Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate: 

  • Financial need 
  • Geographic or travel-related challenges 
  • A strong desire to engage in learning and community support opportunities 

 

What the Grant Covers


Each grant will reimburse or support up to $1,500 in travel-related expenses, including:


  • Economy-class airfare
  • Ground transportation (e.g., taxis, rideshare, public transit, mileage)
  • Lodging/accommodation costs
  • Spring Community Weekend registration fee (if not otherwise waived or sponsored)
  • Food (up to $92 per day, per person, except for Friday, April 23, where all meals are provided at Spring Community Weekend events)


A detailed list of reimbursable and non-reimbursable expenses will be published with the application. 

 

Application Process 


Grants will be awarded through an application process, not on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be evaluated by a review committee made up of CurePSP staff and board members. 


Selection criteria include: 


  • Demonstrated financial need

  • Relevance of the applicant’s situation to the mission of CurePSP
  • Potential for the grant to significantly increase access or opportunity  

 

Timeline 


Milestone 

Date 

Application Launch 

November 2026

Application Deadline 

January 15, 2027

Committee Review Period 

Week of January 25, 2027

Notification of Awardees 

February 05, 2027


Applicants will receive instructions about next steps, including how to submit receipts. 


 

Important Notes 


  • Only one grant can be awarded per individual per year. 

  • Applicants must be attending Spring Community Weekend in person to be eligible. 
  • Awardees will be required to submit documentation of eligible expenses. 
  • Past recipients are welcome to apply again; however, priority will be given to new applicants to help expand access to those who have not previously received assistance.


Questions?


If you have questions about your eligibility or the application process, please email events@curepsp.org or visit this page for updates.