of the American Horticultural Therapy Association
GRANT APPLICATION
This year, CCAHTA will award two $250.00 grants, and one $500.00 grant to members for planning and/or implementation of innovative Horticultural Therapy programs. Applications should be postmarked by April 14, 2000.
Name:_________________________________ Phone:_______________________________
Program/Organization:_____________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
City:___________________________________ State:_______________ Zip:____________
Description of proposed project: Include details as applicable regarding
type of project, location, time required in preparation, client or audience
served, timetable for implementation, benefits or goals, expenses involved
and how this grant money will be utilized. Please use reverse side or separate
sheet if additional space is needed. Include the name and address of one
or two local newspapers for press release.
Applicants must be current members of CCAHTA. All projects must be non-profit
and conceived and implemented by you. Projects must involve plant related
activities which improve the quality of life for persons with special needs.
Rating will be based upon community need and significant impact, use of
collaborative partnerships, and potential as a model program. Funds are
not transferable to other project. Recipients will be required to submit
a written report at the completion of the project which will be published
in the CCAHTA Newsletter. No repayment of funds is required unless recipient
fails to complete the project for which the funds are awarded, or fails
to make a report of how the funds were put to use, in which case, we would
expect a return of the entire grant. Recipient also agrees to allow CCAHTA
to submit press releases announcing the grant award to appropriate newspapers.
Recipients will be notified in writing and will be announced at the CCAHTA
Annual Conference. Send to: Terry Jackson, Vice President, Activity Therapy
Dept., 2200 Harden St., Columbia, SC 29203.