TRPEF PROFESSIONAL GRANT APPLICATION
The Tennessee Recreation and Parks Educational Foundation provides funding for professional training in the field of Parks and Recreation. Applicants must submit all information requested on the appropriate form provided. Please upload the completed application at (directions are the last page of this packet). If you should have any questions, please call (615) 790-0041.
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Professionals seeking grant funds from TRPEF must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a legal resident within the State of Tennessee.
2. The applicants must show they are actively promoting professional Leisure Services within the State of Tennessee.
3.Applicants must be attending an accredited, professional, parks and recreation school that offer Continuing Education Credits such as the schools offered by the National Recreation and Parks Association and the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association or the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Educational Foundation.
4.The applicant must be employed as a professional in the field of Parks and Recreation or be associated with a Leisure Service within the State of Tennessee.
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Please answer all of the following questions completely. Additional sheets (not to exceed two) may be attached if necessary.
1. My TRPEF Grant fund will be used for: ______
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2. How will these funds benefit you while promoting Parks & Recreation?______
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3. Briefly state your involvement in the field of Parks & Recreation: ______
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4. Please list and detail your educational background (college, professional schools, etc.):______
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5. Please give a brief work history, including current position and employer: ______
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6. State your future goals or interests in Parks & Recreation:______
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7. Please state your financial need, along with a brief statement including other sources of funds available. Also fill in the appropriate line items as provided.
Amount Requested: ______Employer's Portion: ______Total Anticipate cost: ______
Applicant's Portion: ______Other Funds: ______**Please complete the attached budget**
Justification: ______
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I certify the above information is true and correct. Furthermore, I agree to let the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Educational Foundation verify any of the above information.
Signed:______Date:______
If funded this employee will be permitted to attend this training.
Directors Signature: ______Date: ______
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Application Approved[ ]Amount Granted: $______
Denied[ ]Applicant Score: ______
Signed: ______Signed: ______
Chairman Professional DevelopmentChairman TRPEF
Date: ______Date: ______
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TENNESSEE RECREATION AND PARKS
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
WORKSHOP OR CONFERENCE
COST WORKSHEET
This form must be completed and returned with your application for funding to attend a professional workshop or conference.
- Travel: $______
- Lodging: $______
- Meals: $______
- Registration: $______
- Materials:$______
- Total Estimated Expenses$______
- Amount Paid by Others$-______
- Requested Amount*(#6-#7)$______
*If fundedReimbursements will be made as follows:
- TRPEF members will be reimbursed up to 75% of expenses based on actual receipts
- NON-TRPEF professionals will be reimbursed up to 50% of expenses based on actual receipts
Reimbursements are made on actual receipts and they must accompany your request for reimbursement
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Print Name
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Signature Date
If this grant is funded, this employee will be allowed to attend the requested training.
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Supervisor
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