Originating through revenue generated by the 1989 National Figure Skating Championship Competition, the Washington Figure Skating Education and Development Fund is committed to investing its resources in the local skating community. This FUND was created to support competitive figure skating events and programs, and to nurture and increase this region's public participation and appreciation of the sport of figure skating.
Founded as a nonprofit public organization in 1991 (a 501(c)(3) enterprise that is wholly independent of the WFSC), the FUND has advanced competitive skating in the region by supporting the '92 South Atlantic Regional Competition , underwriting several Washington Skating Camps, creating the Washington ProAm dance competition (unique nationally for its multi*year success), funding young competitors, and supporting development programs for underserved skaters. The success of events and innovative programs such as these lead to additional contributions to the FUND from broad public sources.
Purposes and Goals
The Washington Figure Skating Education and Development Fund, Inc. is a non*
profit public organization whose purpose and resources are dedicated to creating opportunities for people to discover, master and appreciate figure skating on a regional, national or international level. It seeks to fulfill its goals by:
PROMOTING public participation and support for, and thereby increase interest in the sport of figure skating in the metropolitan Washington DC area.
PRESENTING public events such as competitions, exhibitions, discussion groups, forums, panels and training schools related to figure skating or to the administration, judging and conduct of figure skating events.
PROVIDING financial assistance through grants and awards for the instruction and training of figure skating competitors, judges, officials or administrators for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities.
SUPPORTING the educational goals of active skating individuals through scholarship assistance.
SEEKING public and private resources to support the mission of the organization and the public it serves.
A committee assigned by the FUND will evaluate proposals and requests. Priority will be given to proposals that significantly help to execute the FUND's purposes and goals or have potential for serving as a model for national replication for public outreach and education.
Grant Proposals
Submit three copies of each proposal in narrative form, to a maximum limit of three pages. Include the following elements, as appropriate:
1. Project summary (not to exceed one page)
2. Rationale, implications and significance
3. Expected results, including plans and timetable
4. Itemized budget (including matching fund sources; alternative fund sources to be
sought if grant is not received; any anticipated project profit)
The application form for awards to individuals is available by request from the FUND Secretary.
There are two deadlines yearly for submitting grant proposals or award applications:
March 1 and October 1
Mail all inquiries and forms to:
Elizabeth Fake
WFSEDF Secretary
6914 Winners Circle
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Board of Directors
Gary K. Sturm, President
Edward G. Picken, Vice President
Barbara A. Shaw, Treasurer
Elizabeth C. Fake, Secretary
Phyllis F. Howard
John F. LeFevre
Florence D. Sifferd