The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant Application Packet The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant supports recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. This application packet lists the items you will need in order to apply for the grant. Deadline: All materials must be received electronically at SHAPE America by December 1 of each year. funds: Grants are awarded for up to $1,500 total per year. Applicants may apply for $500 to $1,500. SHAPE America reserves the right to not award any funds in any given year. Application Procedure: Please email your completed application in Word format to: . If you would like additional information, feel free to contact SHAPE America. Background Dr. George T. Wilson and his wife, Irene, established the Tommy Wilson Memorial Award in honor of their youngest son, Tommy, who was born with cerebral palsy and passed away in 1974 at the age of 16. Because of Tommy, Dr. Wilson became involved in recreation for developmentally disabled individuals. Dr. Wilson was active in the recreation field and, among other leadership responsibilities, served as President of the American Association for Leisure and Recreation (AALR, a predecessor association of AAPAR). He was involved in many projects throughout his life such as pioneering the development of the Waukesha County Wisconsin park system,
The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant Application Packet The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant supports recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. This application packet lists the items you will need in order to apply for the grant. Deadline: All materials must be received electronically at SHAPE America by December 1 of each year. funds: Grants are awarded for up to $1,500 total per year. Applicants may apply for $500 to $1,500. SHAPE America reserves the right to not award any funds in any given year. Application Procedure: Please email your completed application in Word format to: . If you would like additional information, feel free to contact SHAPE America. Background Dr. George T. Wilson and his wife, Irene, established the Tommy Wilson Memorial Award in honor of their youngest son, Tommy, who was born with cerebral palsy and passed away in 1974 at the age of 16. Because of Tommy, Dr. Wilson became involved in recreation for developmentally disabled individuals. Dr. Wilson was active in the recreation field and, among other leadership responsibilities, served as President of the American Association for Leisure and Recreation (AALR, a predecessor association of AAPAR). He was involved in many projects throughout his life such as pioneering the development of the Waukesha County Wisconsin park system,
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