On Tuesday, October 13 at 9 am, Turnstone formally announced the receipt of its U.S. Department of Education grant award for Project I CAAN. Project I CAAN (Inclusive Community Athletics and Activities Now), builds on Turnstone’s existing adaptive sports and leisure programs currently offered by the agency for people with physical disabilities.
The grant award will fund Project I CAAN for three years. The grant award will fund $135,000 (64%) of the $210,000 program budget. In year one, the agency will receive $60,000. In year two, the agency will receive $45,000 and in year three, $30,000. Over 100 agencies from across the nation applied to the Department of Education / Rehabilitation Services Administration Recreational Programs funding opportunity. Turnstone is one of 10 agencies successful in receiving support.
Through Project I CAAN, Turnstone will address the significant lack of opportunities and infrastructure for participation in recreational activities, creative arts, competitive sports, socialization, and community integration for people with physical disabilities in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Project I CAAN will expand the array of sports and leisure activities available to people with physical disabilities and sight loss living in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.
Many thanks to Chancellor Wartell of IPFW, US Representative Mark Souder (in the photo above), Turnstone Board Chair Tracy Shellabarger, the representative of Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation and all our other supporters for joining us on the 13th to annouce the grant award.
The grant award will fund Project I CAAN for three years. The grant award will fund $135,000 (64%) of the $210,000 program budget. In year one, the agency will receive $60,000. In year two, the agency will receive $45,000 and in year three, $30,000. Over 100 agencies from across the nation applied to the Department of Education / Rehabilitation Services Administration Recreational Programs funding opportunity. Turnstone is one of 10 agencies successful in receiving support.
Through Project I CAAN, Turnstone will address the significant lack of opportunities and infrastructure for participation in recreational activities, creative arts, competitive sports, socialization, and community integration for people with physical disabilities in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Project I CAAN will expand the array of sports and leisure activities available to people with physical disabilities and sight loss living in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.
Many thanks to Chancellor Wartell of IPFW, US Representative Mark Souder (in the photo above), Turnstone Board Chair Tracy Shellabarger, the representative of Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation and all our other supporters for joining us on the 13th to annouce the grant award.
Cheers -
Jen
