Add 2026 financial aid details

src/content/deadlines/03_finaid.md

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+---
+title: Financial Aid
+subtitle: Applications now open!
+url: /finaid
+image: "./finaid.jpeg"
+---
+
+Need support to attend EuroPython 2026? Check details and submit your financial
+aid application! First-round applications close on 9 April 2026!

src/content/pages/faq.mdx

@@ -17,24 +17,24 @@ subtitle: Frequently Asked Questions about EuroPython
   <li>**5 February 2025:** Proposal Review process starts</li>
   <li>**6 February 2025:** [Community Voting](/voting) starts</li>
   <li>**17 February 2025:** Community Voting and Review ends</li>
-  <li>**8 March 2025** [Financial Aid](/finaid) Programme starts</li>
+  <li>**19 March 2026** [Financial Aid](/finaid) Programme applications open</li>
   <li>**11 March 2025:** [Sponsorship](/sponsor) Sign-up Starts</li>
   <li>**27 March 2025:** [Ticket sales](/tickets) open!</li>
   <li>**February/March 2025** Programme selection process</li>
   <li>**March 2025** Visa Information Page opens</li>
   <li>**01 April 2025** Session preview</li>
   <li>**20 April 2025** Schedule published</li>
-  <li>**9 May 2025** Financial Aid Programme Applications Closed</li>
   <li>**04 June 2025** [First time speakers workshop](/mentorship#online-event-first-time-speakers-workshop)</li>
-  <li>**7 July 2025** [Financial Aid Programme Applications for Remote Attendance](finaid#-free-remote-ticket) Open</li>
-  <li>**15 July 2025** Financial Aid Programme Applications for Remote Attendance Closed</li>
 
 
 </ul>
 
 <ul className="milestone-todo">
   <li>**14 – 20 July 2025:** EuroPython 2025!🎊 </li>
   <li>**September 2025** EuroPython 2025 Videos published</li>
+  <li>**9 April 2026** Financial Aid Programme first-round application deadline</li>
+  <li>**11 May 2026** Financial Aid Programme second-round application deadline</li>
+  <li>**28 July 2026** Financial Aid receipt submission deadline</li>
 </ul>
 
 ## Questions
@@ -201,10 +201,10 @@ Got any questions? Reach out to us at [programme@europython.eu](mailto:programme
 
 </Accordion>
 
-<Accordion title="Is there a Financial Aid Programme for EuroPython 2025?" id="financial-aid">
+<Accordion title="Is there a Financial Aid Programme for EuroPython 2026?" id="financial-aid">
 
-Yes! Our Financial Aid Programme for **in-person attendance** ran from **8 March to 9 May**, and for **remote attendance** from **7 to 15 July**. Both are now closed.
-We’re proud to have supported so many Pythonistas in joining us this year!
+Yes! Our Financial Aid Programme for EuroPython 2026 is now open!
+The key deadlines are **9 April 2026** (first round) and **11 May 2026** (second round). Please apply via the [Financial Aid page](/finaid).
 
 
 </Accordion>

src/content/pages/finaid.mdx

@@ -1,20 +1,23 @@
 ---
 title: Financial Aid
 subtitle:
-  As part of our commitment to the Python community, we offered special grants for
+  As part of our commitment to the Python community, we offer special grants for
   people in need of financial aid to attend EuroPython.
-  Applications are now closed.
+  Applications for 2026 are now open.
 
 ---
 
 # Financial Aid
 
-As part of our commitment to the Python community, we offered special grants for
-people in need of financial aid to attend EuroPython.
+As part of our commitment to the Python community, we offer special grants for
+people in need of financial aid to attend EuroPython 2026.
 
-<Button disabled>Financial Aid Application closed</Button>
-
-It has been a privilege to have supported so many applicants!
+<div class="bg-white text-black p-6 rounded-lg shadow-md my-6">
+  <p class="font-bold text-xl mb-2">Applications are now open</p>
+  <p class="mb-2"><strong>Deadline:</strong> 9 April 2026 (first round, [Anywhere on Earth][AoE])</p>
+  <p class="mb-4">Apply for in-person and remote financial aid using the form below.</p>
+  <Button url="https://forms.gle/L6RhtBLxgXrZ8ssA6">Apply for Financial Aid</Button>
+</div>
 
 ---
 
@@ -31,15 +34,18 @@ to everyone, please consider sponsoring EuroPython by reaching out to
 
 ## Grant Types
 
-You can apply for three different types of grants:
+You can apply for four different types of grants:
 
 
-1. **[Closed] [Free Ticket Voucher Grant](#free-ticket-voucher-grant):** Get a voucher  for a free standard in-person Conference Ticket, covering the main conference days and sprints (Wed – Sun).
-2. **[Closed] [Travel/Accommodation Grant](#travelaccommodation-grant--visa-application-fee-grant):** We will reimburse travel and/or accommodation
-   costs up to €400.
-3. **[Closed] Visa Application Fee Grant:** Get reimbursed for the costs of a short-stay
-   Schengen visa to the Czech Republic (up to €90).
-4. **[Closed] [Free Remote Ticket](#-free-remote-ticket)**: Get a remote ticket to join the conference remotely for free.
+1. **[Free Ticket Voucher Grant](#free-ticket-voucher-grant):** Get a voucher for
+   a free standard in-person Conference Ticket, covering the main conference
+   days and sprints (Wed - Sun).
+2. **[Travel/Accommodation Grant](#travelaccommodation-grant--visa-application-fee-grant):** We will reimburse travel and/or accommodation
+   costs up to €500.
+3. **Visa Application Fee Grant:** Get reimbursed for the costs of a short-stay
+   Schengen visa to Poland (up to €90).
+4. **[Free Remote Ticket](#free-remote-ticket)**: Get a remote ticket to join
+   the conference remotely for free.
 
 
 ## Grant Eligibility
@@ -60,7 +66,7 @@ for a grant:
 
 ## How to apply
 
-<Note>Applications for in-person attendance closed on **9 May 2025**. Application for Remote Ticket grant closed on **15 July.** Thank you to everyone who applied!</Note>
+<Note>Applications opened on **19 March 2026**. <br /> First-round deadline: **9 April 2026**. <br /> Second-round deadline: **11 May 2026** ([Anywhere on Earth][AoE]).</Note>
 
 The data we collect on this form will exclusively be used by our Financial Aid
 team for the selection of grant recipients and the processing of financial
@@ -84,29 +90,25 @@ You do not have to reapply separately for the second round. **In fact, if you
 want to increase your chances of receiving a grant, it is recommended to apply
 early.**
 
-~~**You can also apply for a grant to participate remotely** when the application is open.~~  **Remote participation grants have now closed.**
+**You can also apply for a grant to participate remotely** using the same
+application form.
 
 **Note:** dates in the timeline follow the [Anywhere on Earth][AoE] convention.
 
-|   |       |   |
-|---|-------|---|
-| **Date** || **Event** |
-| 8 March 2025 || Applications open |
-| **4 April 2025** | ![round one](/finaid-round1.svg) | **Deadline for submitting first-round applications** |
-| 25 April 2025 | ![round one](/finaid-round1.svg) | First round of grant notifications |
-| 2 May 2025 | ![round one](/finaid-round1.svg) | Deadline to accept a first-round grant |
-| **9 May 2025** | ![round two](/finaid-round2.svg) | **Deadline for submitting second-round applications [^1]** |
-| 30 May 2025 | ![round two](/finaid-round2.svg) | Second round of grant notifications |
-| 6 June 2025 | ![round two](/finaid-round2.svg) | Deadline to accept a second-round grant |
-| 7 July 2025 | | Remote Ticket grant applications open |
-| **15 July 2025** | | **Deadline for submitting Remote Ticket grant applications** |
-| 28 July 2025 || Deadline for submitting receipts/invoices |
-
-_Thank you to everyone who applied—see you in Kraków!_
-
-[^1]: If you've already applied for round 1, you don't have to
-reapply for round 2. Your application will automatically be considered for round
-2 if you did not receive a grant in round 1.
+| **Date** |  | **Event** |
+|---|---|---|
+| 19 March 2026 |  | Applications open for in-person and remote grants |
+| **9 April 2026** | <img src="/finaid-round1.svg" alt="round one" class="findaid-accent-round-marker" /> | Deadline for submitting first-round applications |
+| 23 April 2026 | <img src="/finaid-round1.svg" alt="round one" class="findaid-accent-round-marker" /> | First round of grant notifications |
+| 3 May 2026 | <img src="/finaid-round1.svg" alt="round one" class="findaid-accent-round-marker" /> | Deadline to accept a first-round grant |
+| 11 May 2026 | <img src="/finaid-round2.svg" alt="round two" class="findaid-accent-round-marker" /> | Deadline for submitting second-round applications |
+| 1 June 2026 | <img src="/finaid-round2.svg" alt="round two" class="findaid-accent-round-marker" /> | Second round grant notifications |
+| 9 June 2026 | <img src="/finaid-round2.svg" alt="round two" class="findaid-accent-round-marker" /> | Deadline to accept a second-round grant |
+| 28 July 2026 |  | Receipt submission deadline |
+
+**If you've already applied for round 1, you don't have to reapply for round
+2.** <br /> Your application will automatically be considered for round 2 if you did
+not receive a grant in round 1.
 
 ---
 
@@ -125,23 +127,25 @@ reapply for round 2. Your application will automatically be considered for round
 
 ### Free Remote Ticket
 
-<Button disabled>Application closed</Button>
-
 - You will receive an individual voucher code that you can use to claim a free remote conference ticket.
+- Apply using the main form:
+
+  <Button url="https://forms.gle/L6RhtBLxgXrZ8ssA6">Apply for Financial Aid</Button>
 
 ### Free Ticket Voucher Grant
-<Button disabled>Application closed</Button>
 
 - You will receive an **individual voucher code** for a free **standard
   Conference Ticket**, which grants you access to the three main conference days (Wednesday to Friday) as well as the sprints (Saturday and Sunday).
 
 - If you have already purchased a ticket prior to being granted a free Financial Aid ticket voucher, please request a refund for the paid ticket separately before using the voucher to claim your free ticket. The Financial Aid programme cannot reimburse you the cost of tickets you previously paid for directly.
+- Apply using the main form:
+
+  <Button url="https://forms.gle/L6RhtBLxgXrZ8ssA6">Apply for Financial Aid</Button>
 
 <Note>If your Free Ticket Voucher Grant was approved, you’ll receive your voucher code by email shortly—no further action needed!</Note>
 
 
 ### Travel/Accommodation Grant & Visa Application Fee Grant
-<Button disabled>Application closed</Button>
 
 If you received a travel/accommodation grant or a visa application fee grant,
 you will be reimbursed **after the conference** via PayPal or bank transfer
@@ -150,16 +154,16 @@ receipt/invoices and a **photo of your conference badge**.
 
 In addition, please pay close attention to the following:
 
-- The total combined travel/accommodation grant cannot exceed €400, unless otherwise agreed.
-- The Visa Application Fee Grant cannot exceed €80.
+- The total combined travel/accommodation grant cannot exceed €500, unless otherwise agreed.
+- The Visa Application Fee Grant cannot exceed €90.
 - Reimbursements will be made **after** the conference via PayPal or bank
   transfer (SEPA and Swift). It’s not possible to be reimbursed before the
   conference or by other means, such as cash.
 - Note that we might experience difficulty transacting with certain countries
   due to sanctions or international regulations.
 - Reimbursements will only be made after we’ve received your
   travel/accommodation receipts/invoices. The deadline to submit your
-  receipts/invoices is **28 July 2025** [Anywhere on Earth][AoE].
+  receipts/invoices is **28 July 2026** [Anywhere on Earth][AoE].
 - Please make sure that your receipts/invoices contain the information necessary
   for us to validate them. At the very least, they should contain your name, the
   date, the amount, and specify what the receipt/invoice is for.
@@ -175,7 +179,7 @@ In addition, please pay close attention to the following:
 
 ---
 
-## Additional question
+## Additional questions
 
 If you have any additional questions for the Financial Aid team, don't hesitate
 to contact us via [finaid@europython.eu][email-finaid].

src/data/enabledPages.json

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
     "/terms",
     "/venue",
     "/krakow",
+    "/finaid",
     "/about",
     "/sponsorship/sponsor",
     "/sponsorship/information"

src/data/links.json

@@ -50,6 +50,10 @@
     {
       "name": "Attend",
       "items": [
+        {
+          "name": "Financial Aid",
+          "path": "/finaid"
+        },
         {
           "name": "Code of Conduct",
           "path": "https://www.europython-society.org/coc/"

src/styles/global.css

@@ -150,6 +150,14 @@ p.cross::after {
     word-break: break-word;
   }
 
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+     The typography plugin sets an explicit font-weight on <a> tags, which
+     overrides the inherited bold from a parent <strong>. */
+  strong a,
+  a strong {
+    font-weight: bold;
+  }
+
   h1,
   h2,
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