The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant
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 is remembered as a great leader and inspiration in the field of leisure and recreation.
His legacy carries on through the Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant. The grant supports recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. 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.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered):
- The program must provide a specific direct service to individuals with disabilities.
- The program must focus on recreational pursuits for individuals with disabilities.
- The applicant must have a successful record of programming for individuals with disabilities.
- The applicant must be a nonprofit organization.
- Funds must go directly to supporting individuals with disabilities in recreational activities (e.g., equipment, housing, registration fees,
facilities).
- Grants may not be used to cover administrative costs.
Application Deadline: June 1st, 2024
New: The Tommy Wilson Grant cycle has been moved back to better coincide with the school year. The deadline for the Tommy Wilson grant is now June 1st. Please reach out to Patti Hartle, [email protected] if you have any questions.
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