Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Disaster Relief Grant

Overview: Program established in October 2005 designed to provide immediate financial assistance to AMA chartered clubs whose flying sites have been damaged by natural disasters.

Purpose: Grant provides emergency funding to assist clubs in clearing debris and making repairs so flying sites become accessible and usable again.

Geographic Scope: United States (all AMA chartered clubs)

Eligible Disasters: Natural disasters including:

  • Hurricanes

  • Earthquakes

  • Flooding

  • Firestorms

  • Other natural disasters
  • Eligibility:

  • Club must be a current AMA chartered club

  • Flying site must have been damaged by natural disaster
  • What They Fund:

  • Debris clearing

  • Site repairs to restore field accessibility and usability
  • What They Don't Fund:

  • Repairs to structures or facilities damaged by vandalism

  • Repairs to structures or facilities damaged by theft

  • Repairs to structures or facilities damaged by wild animals
  • Key Dates:

  • Application Available: Year-Round

  • Award Announced: Within 2 weeks of application submission
  • Contact: Rachelle Haughn, AMA Foundation Deputy Director, (765) 287-1256, ext. 221

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Online Application: Complete the online application form with required information and photos
    2. Attach Documentation: Application allows for electronic attachment of required items
    3. Required Materials:
    - Photos of damage incurred at flying site
    - Detailed description of damage and repair needs
    4. Submission Responsibility: Club is responsible for submitting all required information
    5. Review & Award: Deputy Director reviews application and awards appropriate funds
    6. Timeline: Within 2 weeks of complete application submission

    Required Materials:

  • Photos of damage to flying site

  • Detailed description of damage

  • Information about repairs needed

  • All items must be attached before award will be granted
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsdisaster-relief

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