In Partnership:

guidelines at www.traps.org

expected outcomes. See complete essay

community playground needs and

– 2,000 word essay to describe your

Your Training into Action! Write a 1,000

Advocate for Your Community & Put

Submit your Completed Essay to

michalannelord@traps.org August 1, 2016!

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resources that align with TRAPS’ mission and strategic plan.

promote advocacy at the community & state levels, and provide

practices & outcomes achieved by the initiative. Demonstration Sites

Paper to be launched at the 2017 TRAPS Institute to highlight best

collection and will contribute data toward the publication of a White

These sites will serve as National Demonstration Sites (NDS) for data

to demonstrate TRAPS as a standard setter and important asset for the

quality of life, and (3) joint use ventures that align parks and schools for

shared services across the state. PlayCore’s Center for Professional

Development, in partnership with their GameTime brand, will provide

state-wide professional development services and up to $1 million

dollars in matching funding to assist at least one park in each of the five

TRAPS Regions install a pre-approved playground space that promotes

best practices.

the knowledge base across the state, (2) research and outcomes tracking

wide planning initiatives for (1) professional development to broaden

strategically partnering to support and promote TRAPS strategic state-

TRAPS, PlayCore, and GameTime are aligning resources and

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Celebrate State-Wide! A winner will be

selected from each of the five TRAPS

Regions to implement the funding initiative!

See reverse for terms and conditions.

Join a Region Professional Development

Event and bring research-based best

practices to your community. (Watch

www.traps.org for a 2016 schedule.)

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Parks Promote Quality of Life Statewide Training & Action Grant Program

TRAPS is teaming up with PlayCore and GameTime to promote play, health, and wellness across Texas!

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Matching Funding Initiative Process and Deadlines Up to $1,000,000 in playground funding available.  A minimum of one project per Region will be selected to receive up to 100% matching funds to be used toward the purchase of qualified playground equipment.

To apply:

Attend a Region Professional Development Event in May or June and bring research based best practices to your community!

Advocate for your community and put your training into action. Write a 1000-2000 word essay to describe you community playground needs and expected outcomes. Submit your completed essay to michalannelord@traps.org by August 1st, 2016

1. Celebrate state wide! Winners will be selected and notified on August 15, 2016 to implement the Healthy Play and Wellness Funding Initiative! To facilitate data collection, selected projects must be ordered by October 15, shipped by November 30, and installed by January 31.

2. February 1, 2017 – April 1, 2017: Conduct state-wide data collection to gather outcomes to be shared with the community through education and outreach.

3. 2017 TRAPS Institute & Expo, Irving, TX: Preliminary research highlighted at TRAPS Institute and Expo during general session and educational session.

4. 2017 Texas Municipal League Annual Conference: White Paper launched in education session with joint panel to include PlayCore education team and key contact from each location.

5. Outcomes collection continues across locations – Through 2017

6. Companion Progress White paper published and made available through PlayCore and TRAPS – 2018 TRAPS Conference, Regional Conferences, Texas Municipal League, and other venues as opportunities arise.

TRAPS members seeking to make an impact on community health and wellness through play are encouraged to apply. See www.traps.org for additional details.

Terms and Conditions:Matching funds may be used towards the purchase of a qualified playground structure. Other freestanding play products are available at our best pricing through US Communities.

Representatives from Texas Recreation and Park, PlayCore, and GameTime will select qualifying projects to be considered for playground matching funds. Orders must be placed by August 15th through GameTime’s exclusive Texas representatives. Funding can only be applied to additional GameTime playground equipment purchases and only in conjunction with the original purchase. All purchases must be made through US Communities. GameTime standard policies and warranties as listed in the 2016 Playground Design Guide apply. Freight, installation, surfacing, and applicable sales tax are extra and not included. To qualify for a 100% matching grant, list price of the qualifying playground system must exceed $60,000 and payment in full must accompany your order. For play systems that require credit terms or for systems with a list price of less than $60,000, grants are available with matching funds ranging between 40-80%. Matching funds are subject to rounding rules and may vary based on qualified purchase. For winners who wish to add fitness to their project, bonus funding will be available for GT Challenge Course. (Youth 3000 $10000//Youth 4000 or Pro 3000 $12,500// Youth 5000 or Pro 4000 $15,000//Pro 5000 $20,000. Freestanding playground products available to winners through US Communities. No other offer, discount, or special programs can be used with this grant program. All applications must be validated by the project administrator. GameTime reserves the right to decline any application for a TRAPS grant.

Pam Nelson,President, TRAPS

We’re excited to participate in this

funding program to align to our mission

of providing education, advocacy, and the opportunity to promote research

and outcomes”

Celebrate State-Wide! A winner will be

selected from each of the five TRAPS

Regions to implement the funding initiative!

See reverse for terms and conditions.

Bring continuing education AND play to your community!