Financial Aid
Python Ireland offers grants covering tickets, travel, and accommodation for community members attending PyCon Ireland 2026 who need financial support.
Python Ireland offers financial assistance to help members of the community attend PyCon Ireland 2026 who would otherwise be unable to do so.
What the Aid Covers
Financial assistance may include:
- A complimentary conference ticket
- Full or partial reimbursement of travel expenses
- Full or partial reimbursement of accommodation costs
The maximum award is €350 per person.
Eligibility and Priorities
Due to economic, budgetary, and environmental considerations, applications are evaluated in the following order of priority:
- Residents of Ireland
- Residents of the United Kingdom
- Residents of Europe
How to Apply
The application form will be available shortly. The application deadline is to be announced.
Decision Process
Applications are reviewed by a committee chaired by at least one director of Python Ireland. Awards may be fully approved, partially approved, or denied. Decisions are not motivated and cannot be appealed.
Attribution and Acceptance
Successful applicants are notified by email and have one week to accept or decline the award. If no response is received within that period, the aid is cancelled and redistributed to the next eligible applicant. The original recipient will be notified of the cancellation.
Reimbursement Conditions
Applicants approved for travel or accommodation reimbursement must:
- Attend the conference and register at the desk
- Submit receipts for approved expenses
- Provide their full legal name and address, matching their banking information
- Supply complete IBAN details
- Email all documentation to Python Ireland within 30 days of the event
Incomplete submissions will not receive follow-up reminders.
No-Show Policy
Recipients who are unable to attend must notify the organisers at least 7 days before the event, or provide documented justification within 30 days after the event. Failure to comply results in ineligibility for financial aid at future Python Ireland events, unless circumstances demonstrate absolute necessity.
For questions, contact contact@python.ie.