AAPL Educational Foundation Grants

Funder: AAPL Educational Foundation Inc (Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation)

Location: Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Organizational Background

The AAPL Educational Foundation, Inc. is a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation chartered under the laws of Texas. The foundation is also authorized to undertake activities reasonably anticipated to promote the welfare of the foundation.

Purpose of Grants

Grants awarded by the Educational Foundation are intended to help fund projects and programs that:

1. Support AAPL - Projects that support the American Association of Professional Landmen
2. Promote Member Education - Promotion of education, instruction, and training for members of AAPL to improve or develop their capabilities
3. Public Education - Instruction of the public on subjects useful to individuals and beneficial to the community
4. Advance Education - Further the advancement of education

Funding Amount

• Up to $90,000 annually awarded in support of education

Geographic Scope

• Primary Focus: AAPL members and the general public
• Secondary Focus: Natural disaster relief for AAPL members (varies by year)

What the Foundation Funds

• Educational projects and programs
• Training initiatives
• Public instruction programs
• Education advancement projects

What the Foundation Does NOT Favor

The foundation does not favor requests for:

• Capital expenditures
• General operations
• Multi-year grants
• Requests from religiously affiliated organizations

Application Requirements

Public Recognition Requirement: Applicants must be specific about how they will publicly recognize the foundation in their grant application.

Disaster Relief Grants

In addition to educational grants, the foundation provides disaster relief grants to AAPL members affected by natural disasters:

• Grants vary greatly from year to year due to unpredictable nature of disasters
• Foundation has funded relief for members affected by:
  • Flooding
  • Wind damage due to hurricanes
  • Fires
  • Landslides
• Example: In 2017, the foundation made disaster relief grants totaling in excess of $600,000

Application Process

Available Application Forms:

1. Education Grant Application Form - For educational programs and projects
2. Disaster Grant Application - For members who have suffered financial loss due to natural disasters

How to Apply

1. Download the appropriate application form from the AAPL website
2. Complete all required sections
3. Submit application with supporting documentation

Application Materials to Prepare:

• Detailed description of the project/program
• Explanation of how the grant aligns with foundation mission
• Public Recognition Plan - Clearly specify how you will publicly recognize the AAPL Educational Foundation in your grant application and project
• Budget and financial documentation
• Evidence of organizational status (for institutional applicants)
• For disaster grants: Documentation of losses and need

Application Deadlines

No specific deadline mentioned. Applications may be rolling basis. Contact AAPL for current deadline information.

Submission

• Contact AAPL for submission instructions and current application forms
• Phone: 817-847-7700
• Website: https://www.landman.org

Key Application Tips

• Be specific about public recognition of the foundation
• Focus on educational outcomes and impact
• Avoid requesting capital expenditures or general operational funding
• For disaster grants, provide clear documentation of need and impact
• Clarify how the project benefits AAPL members or the general public