Youth Recipient:
1. Sponsor believes there is potential for benefit from program.2. Viewed at risk by parents, court, social services, and school.3. Financial need.4. Between 13-17 years of age.While the Foundation intends to support at-risk programs, it will accept and support local EE programs not necessarily for at-risk specific. The overriding criteria are recognized benefit to the child and financial need.Outdoor Provider:
1. Member of a national outdoor association ex. AEE, AORE, NATWC.2. Currently accredited or working towards.3. Provides an outdoor experience.4. Course may include continuous overnight trips, backpacking, biking, canoe/kayak/swim skills, climbing and group challenging activities. 5. Active association support.6. USA based / USA sites.7. Program offers follow-up help as needed.Academic / Leadership Training Institutions:
1. Member of a national outdoor association ex. AEE, AORE.2. Provides hands-on outdoor leadership training.3. Provides equipment for training purposes.4. Active association support.5. Academic programs include broad range curriculum.Funding
1. Scholarship for half the expense, need local support.2. Grant covers program necessities for actual outdoor activities experiences.3. 60/40 Split in fund = immediate use / endowment building. The limiting of funds per scholarship allows for local or personal ownership. The Foundation is not into mentoring. While we will support a program, there needs to be an ownership commitment by the recipient and the sponsor to value the program. Funds raised should be split to allow for long term growth.
