Recreational Equipment Mini Grants
Purpose:
These grants are intended to improve recreational
opportunities for
Wisconsin
residents of all ages with disabilities.
Who Can Apply:
Applications are encouraged from any agency, program, or
group that is currently operating, or intends to operate, a recreational
program/service for persons with disabilities.
The agency or program can be a non-profit, or for-profit.
Municipalities, school districts, support groups, Independent Living
Centers, etc are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed and approved on the basis of the
ability of the applicant to expand opportunities and reach new
consumers.
Eligible Recreation
Equipment:
Equipment to be purchased needs to be for recreational
purposes. The items can be
specifically adapted/manufactured for a disability group, or equipment
that is not specifically adapted, but will be used to accommodate
persons with disabilities in a recreational activity.
Equipment must not be intended for one individual, but for a
number of individuals to experience recreational activities.
Examples of eligible equipment requests include modified and non-
modified skis, tandem bicycles and carts, adapted toys, adapted cycles,
kayaks, canoes, etc. Grants will be awarded for a maximum of $3,000 per
application.
Reporting Requirements:
Programs that receive grants will be required to report
data annually, for a period of 3 years on the number of individuals who
use the equipment, the type of disability being served, and a brief
narrative on their program.
Application:
Applicants must
follow the required
format (Word, 22 KB) for this grant application. The Summary
of Applicant Organization (Word, 31.5 KB) and the Program/Project
Budget (Word, 31 KB) should be completed and returned as indicated
on the application.
Application Deadline:
Complete applications must be submitted by close of business on
Friday, May 30, 2008. Applications can be submitted via US
Mail (postmarked 5/30/08), fax or email.
Contact for Grant Application and Questions:
Ralph Pelkey, WisTech Director Division of Long Term Care, 1 W. Wilson
St., Room 951, Madison, WI 53703 Phone: 608-267-9091
Fax: 608-266-3386
Email: pelkerj@dhfs.state.wi.us
Backup for Questions:
Sarah Lincoln
Phone: 608-266-7974
Email: lincolnsj@dhfs.state.wi.us
Last Revised: April 24, 2008 |
