RPM FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION Name of your organization: Gilmore Car Museum
Date of this application: 12/2/2021
Address:
Telephone Number: (269) 671-5089
6865 W Hickory Rd Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail info@gilmorecarmuseum.org
Website https://gilmorecarmuseum.org
EIN
38-6154163
Person to Contact Regarding this Proposal: Amy Everhart Perry, Director of Development and Membership Phone Number/E-mail Address:(269) 953-9011 aperry@gilmorecarmuseum.org Amount Requested: 3,000
Total Project Budget: 8,000
Total Department Budget: 110,000
The RPM Foundation funds education and training for the next generation of restoration craftsmen and artisans.
We encourage your application. Thank
1. Provide a brief description of the program/project for which you are requesting funding.
GILMORE WINTER WORKSHOP PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT Our Gilmore Winter Workshop series (Saturday classes) each provide five hours of tech education for beginners, hobbyists, and enthusiasts on a variety of topics across auto repair, restoration, and hot rodding, including content on tools, techniques, materials, pro tips, tricks and demonstrations. Cost is $50 per participant and includes the class, lunch, and museum access. Capacity is limited to 30 participants per class and is open to all ages. Support from RPM Foundation would enable us to provide scholarships to at least 5 student attendees per workshop (ages 14-22) to attend at no cost and would sponsor programming costs for one workshop. This would be a fantastic opportunity for Garage Works students seeking extra challenge and growth, or other area youth unable to attend standard weekday Garage Works classes. We are planning to host at least three Winter Workshops in February and March of 2022. One of the tentative instructors, Matt Murray of Iron Trap Garage, is also planning to facilitate a Summer Apprenticeship session. A winter workshop with Matt will provide exceptional promotional opportunities for the summer program.
2. Who will this grant help and how?
By supporting the Winter Workshop series, this grant would support youth participation in Gilmore Car Museum programs that foster critical skills necessary to restore and preserve collector vehicles by supporting hands-on training and develop the next generation of enthusiasts, restorers, and craftspeople. These Gilmore Garage Works programs bring together subject-matter expert instructors, adult mentors, and eager students for meaningful hands-on technical instruction. The experience helps to prepare young people for the workforce, with both technical and soft skills, and helps to illuminate career paths for young people in automotive restoration, repair, and the skilled trades.
3. How many students will benefit from your request, and what age range are they?
At least 15 participants (ages 14-22) would benefit from the Gilmore Winter Workshop scholarships.
January 2022
RPM Foundation Grants Book
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