THE 2005
BEACON CHARM FUND
GRANT
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF:
Mrs. H. E. I. duPont
and the late Mr. Henry Eleuthère Irénée duPont
ADMINISTERED BY:
UNITED STATES EVENTING ASSOCIATION
2005 BEACON CHARM FUND
GRANT
BRIEF HISTORY:
The Beacon Charm Fund Grant was established in 1987, with a contribution from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eleuthère Irénée duPont in memory of their three-day event horse, Beacon Charm. This fund was created to provide direct financial assistance to aspiring three-day event riders, in financial need, with successful competitive records who have the potential to be successful in international three-day events. The goal of the Fund is to provide for riders with limited financial resources, the financial support they require to prepare for, and compete in, international three-day events. Assistance is considered for coaching, specialized training, entry fees, living costs for horse and rider, and/or travel. The monies available for these Grants are made from the earnings of the capital of the Fund.
PROGRAM OUTLINE:
The 2005 Beacon Charm Fund Grant is designed to assist riders that require financial assistance in order to pursue their goal of training for and competing in an international three-day event.
The Beacon Charm Fund Committee is being assembled and will be tasked with evaluating applications and awarding Grants.
We welcome all applications that are submitted as long as they adhere to the following guidelines.
GUIDELINES:
1. The application must be in the USEA office on or before February15, 2006.
2. The application should be typed. We want you to have the greatest possible chance of receiving a Grant. A typed application (versus a hand written application) is looked upon more favorably by the Committee.
3. You must include a copy of your 2003 and 2004 IRS Tax Return. If another individual claims you as a dependant, we require a copy of that person’s 2003 and 2004 Tax Return. You may include supporting Tax documents if necessary.
4. A letter of recommendation is necessary to complete the application. This recommendation must be from your coach or someone who is familiar with your riding career. The letter should address your competitive potential, pursuit of competitive goals, and the individual’s relationship with the person writing the letter. These letters must accompany your application. No letters will be accepted individually from the writer.
5. Please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. A letter of reply regarding the status of your application will be sent to you in this envelope as soon as your completed application is evaluated by the Beacon Charm Fund Grant Committee.
6. You may include additional information, i.e., event results, newspaper or trade publication articles. The application must be collated and stapled in the following order.
1. Application Form
2. 2003 and 2004 IRS Tax Return
3. Letter of recommendation
4. Additional support materials and/or supporting tax documents.
7. The Beacon Charm Fund Grant is given in the form of
reimbursements for actual expenses directly related to the cost of competing. Invoices must be submitted with original receipts directly to the USEA.
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
1. Any application arriving after the due date.
2. Any incomplete application.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
This Grant is restricted to individuals that meet the following requirements:
1. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who has completed a three-day event.
2. Applicant must demonstrate sufficient evidence of limited financial resources.
3. Applicant must be able to document a successful competitive record.
4. Applicant must have a horse/horses available to them for the purpose of competing that, as a combination with the applicant, has proven ability to compete at the intermediate/advanced level.
5. Applicant must detail a program aimed at competing at a CCI** or an international three-day event of a higher degree of difficult.
6. Applicant must be 21 years or older.
2005 BEACON CHARM FUND
GRANT APPLICATION
Please TYPE the following:
Name ______
Address ______
City/State/Zip ______
Soc. Sec. # (Tax ID#) ______Birth Date ______
Phones: Day ______Evening ______
Years competing in horse trials and three-day events ______
Have you received a grant previously? _____ Yes _____ No
How much was the amount of your grant? $______Date ______
Signature ______Date ______
Parent/Guardian ______Date ______
I. What are your competitive accomplishments in horse trials and three-day events? Use separate sheet(s) of paper if necessary.
______
II. What are your competitive goals? Detail a program aimed at competing in a CCI** or an international three-day event of a higher degree of difficulty. Use separate sheet(s) of paper if necessary.
______
III. Expense information PER YEAR. Please indicate totals in the allotted space and explain details in the space provided. (You may supply additional documents if necessary.)
Basic Living Expenses:
Housing/Food ______
Other:
______
______
______
Training Expenses:
Coaching Fees ______
Equipment:
______
______
______
Entry Fees ______
Travel Costs ______
Education ______
IV. How would the Beacon Charm Fund Grant specifically contribute to your goals? Please keep in mind that the use of these funds must be documented. This Grant is not to be used to pay pre-existing expenses. Use separate sheet(s) of paper if necessary.
______
COMPETITOR BIO
Please fill in all items that are applicable.
Name: ______
Hometown: ______
Place of Birth: ______
Date of Birth: ______
Occupation: ______Employer: ______
High School: ______Graduation Date: ______
College Attended: ______Graduation Date: ______
Degree Earned: ______
Post Graduate Study: ______
Highlights of your competitive career (horse trials and three-day events
Results:
______
______
______
Parent’s Name(s): ______
Is there anything that you would like people to know about you that hasn’t been covered in the answers above?
______
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