This travel grant is open to people with hemophilia A or B with an active or tolerized inhibitor as well as members of their support network. Currently, we are not able to host those with ultra-rare factor deficiencies or von Willebrand Disease with an inhibitor. We request that you only register people that are engaged in the affected person’s day-to-day care/support, and who will commit to attending all educational sessions.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Applicants must reside in the United States or its territories.
NHF Staff, Board Members and other Chapter Staff as well as those working for industry (i.e. pharmaceutical companies or specialty pharmacies) are not eligible to apply.
Currently, we are not able to host those with ultra-rare factor deficiencies or von Willebrand Disease with an inhibitor
Note: NHF will only cover the cost of 1 room with a maximum occupancy of 4 people. You may bring additional family members at your own expense.
If you are selected for a travel grant, attendance during conference hours is required for all participants ages 13 and older. If you and your family members do not attend the sessions at BDC, you will not be considered for future travel grants.
Attend the travel grant welcome session on-site.
Complete the travel grant overall evaluation.
Attend the virtual post event meet up on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 8:00 PM ET.
Adhere to conference behavior guidelines.
The travel grants may be used to cover the following types of assistance that you TRULY need:
*The application will ask you which of those you truly need in order to attend. By selecting the accurate assistance, NHF will be able to possibly open the grant up to more applicants
NHF allows up to 4 people per household.
Hotel accommodations are covered for a maximum of four nights and five days (check-in August 16th and check-out August 20th).
In-person registration fees to the conference are covered. If you apply for a travel grant and complete a payment for conference registration, you will NOT be given a refund if you are selected for the travel grant.
Ground Transportation to and from the airport
Parking at your local airport
Airline baggage fees
Food and beverage. However, there are many opportunities at BDC events for refreshments and meals
Additional family members are allowed to attend the conference, at your own expense
Mileage to and from your home airport