Request for Sports Education Camp Proposals

The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to announce that we are accepting funding proposals for 2007 Sports Education Camp Projects (SEC’s). Priority will be given to organizations that demonstrate ongoing programs for blind and visually impaired youth throughout the year. Grant amounts will range from $1,000 to $2,000.

For consideration, applicants must submit a proposal which includes the following:
· Dates and location of 2007 SEC.
· An outline of SEC program, including tentative schedule, sports included, staffing structure, competitions, etc.
· A proposed budget, including anticipated expenditures and revenue.
· A list of program funders as well as other sources solicited for pending funds.
· ’06 Athlete success stories and measurable outcomes from previous camps (first year camps can disregard).
· Fees charged (if any) to camp participants.
· The anticipated number of participants, including age range.
· Details any ongoing programs for blind and visually impaired youth conducted by your organization (aside from the SEC) during the year.
· Information regarding how your SEC will be sustained in future years.
· Amount of support requested.

DEADLINE: All applications MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 31, 2007. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

NOTIFICATION: Award recipients will be notified by April 13, 2007.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Upon receipt of funding, SECs will receive a contract including, but not limited to, the following:
· All SEC athletes and major staff/coaches must be current USABA members.
· Site directors must submit after-action reports, including financial statements and a minimum of 10 athlete photos to USABA within 60 days of the camp completion of the camp.
· All paid and volunteer SEC staff must sign the USABA child abuse policy.

Submit your application to:
Mark Lucas
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 630-0422 or E-mail: mlucas@usaba.org

The United States Association of Blind Athletes, a member organization of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is a non-profit organization that provides training for blind and visually impaired athletes for competition in nine sports. USABA members range from blind children developing sports skills to elite athletes who train for competitions such as the Paralympic Games, which continually draws more than 4,000 disabled athletes.