About this grant
The Katie Parton Memorial Dance Fund grant provides tuition and other financial assistance such as support for costumes, shoes, special equipment, travel stipends, or any other expenses related to dance that might be incurred by someone with Down syndrome or other cognitive or physical disabilities. Organizations qualify if they serve the following counties: Albany, Converse, Natrona, Sweetwater.
- Priority 1: Any person of any age who has Down syndrome
- Priority 2: Any person of any age with a cognitive or physical disability
- Priority 3: Any person 18 or under, regardless of ability, needing financial assistance for classes
About Katie
Katie's life ended at the young age of 29, but in that short time, she touched countless lives. She had many accomplishments in her life and would have continued achieving many, many more. Katie had dreams of traveling, continuing to thrive at her job, and continuing to make the world a better place. It is our hope that the Katie Parton Memorial Dance Endowment Fund grant will keep her memory alive, along with her passion of dance, and wanting all people to be happy and kind to one another.
You can learn more about Katie Parton and the grant at the Katie Parton Memorial Website at https://www.katieparton.com/.
For families
If someone in your family is interested in being a beneficiary of these grant funds, contact your local dance studio, YMCA, rec center, or college and share the information about this grant opportunity with them.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the organization that will apply for this grant on behalf of the recipient.
For studios/organizations
Organizations do not need to be a 501(c)(3) to receive this grant funding, but the grant funds must be used for the stated grant purpose (covering the tuition, fees, supplies, and travel for individuals).
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Questions? Contact Ben
Please email Ben for questions and to discuss eligibility.