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Individual Member Funding Application

AEF strives to provide funding, when available, to all members. In order to fairly determine distribution of any available funds, all requests for funding must be done through a completed application during the application period(s). In all cases, funding approval will be based and aligned with the AEF’s Vision, Mission and Values.


The AEF will strive to provide funding for:

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  • ​Athlete development (prior in nature; fundamental clinics, courses, etc.)

  • Coach development

  • Official development (AEF certification)

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The AEF will not provide funding for:​

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  • Competition entry fees

  • Memberships

  • Future activities/events

  • Sponsorships

  • Personal, social or promotional activities/items

  • Unsanctioned Competitions

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Application Requirements

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The following is required for an application to be considered:

 

  • Attend your event;

  • Complete the application form in full (including a budget and the amount being requested from the AEF);

  • Copies of Receipts are Mandatory; receipts for, or equal to, the amount of funding requested are required;

  • Completed and signed application checklist;

  • Submit your application during the appropriate application period (after attending your event).

 

Applications are accepted between:
 

  • January 1 - April 30 of each year

  • June 1 - September 30 of each year

Applications received outside of the dates for each application period will not be considered.
 

Criteria:
 

  • Each applicant must be a current AEF member;

  • Each applicant must have been a member in good standing for the (2) two previous years;

  • Each applicant is required to complete an application form and may not apply for funding on behalf of
    another member, or on behalf of AEF employees or elected members of the Board of Directors;

  • Applicants that have not received funding in prior years will be selected over applicants that have received
    funding in previous years;

  • Applicants who have contributed to the AEF through volunteering or referring new members will be
    selected over those who have not done so in the past;

  • Applicants who have proven their ability to make excellent use of funds will be selected over those who
    have not done so in the past.​

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Individual Member Funding Application

Mailing Address
Have you referred new members to the AEF?
Yes
No
Have you ever volunteered for the AEF?
Yes
No
This funding application is for:

Event Information

If your application is successful, you agree to recognize the AEF within 30 days by the following: (check all that apply) The AEF will verify recognition*

The AEF reserves the right to print this material in any AEF hard or soft publications.

Budget

Other sources of revenue to help cover expenses, e.g. Fundraising, Sponsorship, Donations, etc.

Related to to the amount being applied for, e.g. clinic costs, course cost, etc.

Individual members may apply for $100 - $500)

Sample expenses that may be considered:

  • Athlete/coach/official development fees

  • Clinic/course registration


Sample expenses that are ineligible:

  • Entry Fees

  • Purchase of liquor or meals

  • Personal, social, or promotional items

  • Sponsorship


The AEF offers many incentives for individual members, clubs, competitors, shows, officials, etc. All funding opportunities can be found at the AEF website or by contacting the office.

Attach receipt(s) representing amount of funding being applied for.

Receipts are required.

I have understood and included the following:

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