AKP Grants:

Grants are awarded in the form of specific adaptive sports equipment and/or expenses for an individualized adventure.

Applications process:

If you are interested in applying for an AKP Foundation Grant please print and return completed application to:  65 East Branch Farms Manchester Center, VT 05255

You can find our application here: AKP Grant Application.

At this time we are accepting applications for  the 2nd Quarter – 2012.  All applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked by June 30, 2012.

Who will be able to apply?

All recipients will have two things in common: they will be in financial need and they will be willing to challenge themselves. Because we believe there is a difference between healthy and unhealthy risk, chosen applicants must have clearance from a primary care physician before they embark on their adventure. AKP will also encourage recipients to share and publicize their testimony for the inspiration of others.

What types of scholarships will be available?

AKP’s number one condition for potential applicants is that they are willing to step out of their comfort zone and take on a healthy, physical challenge. We will have grants available for the purchase of adaptive sports equipment and we will have grants available for individualized adventures such as white-water kayaking, fly-fishing, hunting, a bike tour, or rock climbing. AKP will not be a guide on the adventure, but a support to start the journey out of the comfort zone. We will connect chosen applicants with other safe and reputable outfits that specialize in the type of adventure they seek.

AKP Retreats:

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2nd Annual Ski Retreat, the application closing date was 1/21/12.  Thank you to all who applied we will be in touch shortly.

Thanks to Stratton Mountain, who has donated three days of lift tickets for the event, local businesses who will provide the food, and a very generous ski lodge owner who is donating his beautiful house, this is a completely free weekend for participants.