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REJECTED GRANT SUMMARIES
ABYC FOUNDATION Annapolis, Maryland
About Them: The ABYC Foundation is working to boost the number and talent of marine service technicians for recreational boats. They are tackling the tradesperson deficit within the world of recreational boating. The Foundation has created a network of marine-oriented educators across North America with bi-weekly professional development newsletters, conducted 2 multi-day Educator Training Conferences, and have recently developed the first of its kind Marine Trades Accreditation Program, set to debut in 2022. They have also distributed nearly 60 BRP Evinrude engines to schools, given out scholarships, and launched a (marine service) Educator of the Year Award.
Amount Requesting: $10,000
Funding Type: Program
Request Summary: The requested funds would be used to support a series of train-thetrainer workshops at the 2022 Educator Training Conference.
Goals: To bring marine service instructors together to learn from each other, and from expert speakers.
Special Notes: No indication in the application of how the requested funds would be used. Focus appears to be on marine technology rather than boat restoration and preservation.
Previous Grants Submitted/Received:
i. Years: N/A i. Total Grants Awarded: N/A ii. Purpose: N/A
Funding Fit: 2
Number of students impacted: 1,000
Suggested Amount: N/A
BERKELEY FSAE Berkeley, CA
About Them: Berkeley Formula Racing is a non-profit student organization from the University of California, Berkeley who design and build formula race cars to compete at the annual Formula SAE competitions. The program applies engineering knowledge gained from inside the classroom into hands-on projects such as building parts for their race car. Their mission is to continue to inspire college students to learn and apply their knowledge to help the automotive industry expand and innovate new ideas for the future.
Amount Requesting: $20,000
Funding Type: Project
Request Summary: Requested funds will be used to finance the completion of Berkeley’ s race car for competition in the 2022 Formula SAE.
Goals: To increase passion among the younger generation for the future in order to help them gain interest in learning more about what excites them about engineering and what they can do with their knowledge.
Special Notes: Although the program involves Automotive, the focus is engineering and not restoration/preservation.
Previous Grants Submitted/Received:
i. Years: N/A ii. Total Grants Awarded: N/A iii. Purpose: N/A
Funding Fit: 2
Number of students impacted: 80
Suggested Amount: N/A
BROOKLYN BOATWORKS Brooklyn, NY
About Them: Brooklyn Boatworks (BKBW) was founded by two Brooklyn-based naval architects and former competitive sailors. Initially, the founders volunteered to teach one class every year at a local middle school. Believing in the power of project-based thinking and experiential learning, the founders created a youth-focused boat build guide that laid out the details for constructing a 7 foot 6-inch-long wooden Optimist pram, using hand tools only. At the end of 2009, Brooklyn Boatworks received its 501(c)3 status, and part-time staff were hired to carry out a boat build with middle school students. In October 2014 BKBW hired its first full-time Executive Director to grow and deepen programs and further develop the Board, instructional pedagogy, and organizational infrastructure.
Amount Requesting: $10,000
Funding Type: Program
Request Summary: Requested funds will be used to help BKBW expand sailing opportunities, provide tools, training, and necessary materials to serve more young people in underserved communities.
Goals: To provide education in boat building and exposure to maritime activities, skill development, and maritime careers in order to ensure young people can gain access to these formative educational experiences.
Special Notes: Underserved youth program with little mention of careers in the industry. No details on how the funds will be used. RPM will keep in contact with this organization to determine if careers become a priority.
Previous Grants Submitted/Received:
i. Years: N/A ii. Total Grants Awarded: N/A iii. Purpose: N/A
Funding Fit: 3
Number of students impacted: 350
Suggested Amount: N/A
CHAMPIONS DOMAIN San Antonio, TX
About Them: Champions Domain is a 501(c)(3) organization that partners with Redeemers Praise Church and Eagles Flight Advocacy working with the disadvantaged, disabled, underprivileged in the economically depressed high crime areas of San Antonio, Texas. Their work includes tutoring, mentoring youth through sports, teaching vehicle repair to young men and women as well as helping them in their school work to graduate from high school and go on to college.
Amount Requesting: $10,000
Funding Type: Program
Request Summary: The requested funds would be used to support vehicle maintenance instruction as a component of their at-risk youth program.
Goals: To guide young men and women who live and work in economically depressed high crime areas through mentoring, tutoring, counseling as well as job placement and basic encouragement.
Special Notes: At-risk youth program. Application does not specify how the funds would be used. Vehicle component is basic maintenance and does not include restoration.
Previous Grants Submitted/Received:
i. Years: N/A ii. Total Grants Awarded: N/A iii. Purpose: N/A
Funding Fit: 1
Number of students impacted: 500
Suggested Amount: N/A
KLINGBERG FAMILY CENTERS New Britain, CT
About Them: Founded in 1903, Klingberg Family Centers is a private, nonprofit multiservice agency providing help to thousands of persons across Connecticut each year. Their mission is to help build healing relationships that empower children and families to reach their full potential. Through an array of group care, special education, foster care and community programs, children and parents are given the encouragement and skills they need to function more effectively at home, in school and in their community.
Amount Requesting: $10,000
Funding Type: Program
Request Summary: The requested funds would be used to defray the operations, teachers salary, tools, and car parts expenses involved in the Auto Restoration Program, which was established to provide special education to at-risk youth.
Goals: To extend hope and healing to children and families whose lives have been traumatized by abuse and/or neglect in its various forms, severe family problems and mental health issues.
Special Notes: This is an at-risk youth program in support of high school students experiencing significant difficulty learning and socializing in a conventional school setting, including typical special education programs. The only supporting documentation provided is an article from 2012. Request is not specific to use of funds but includes salary support.
Previous Grants Submitted/Received:
i. Years: 2006 ii. Total Grants Awarded: $7,500 iii. Purpose: Program
Funding Fit: 2
Number of students impacted: 30
Suggested Amount: N/A
PROJECT WRECKLESS San Francisco, CA
About Them: Project Wreckless is a workforce and capacity development program targeting at-risk youth (ages 14-25) in San Francisco. Project Wreckless aims to help youth overcome personal and professional barriers by providing them with the skills that prepare them for life and workplace success through an immersive curriculum centered around restoration of classic cars. Their 2022 objective is to complete a total rebuild of a 1966 Mustang and successfully sell it at auction for $30k or higher.
Amount Requesting: $10,000
Funding Type: Apprenticeship
Request Summary: The requested funding would be used to fund positions for graduates of this program to serve as apprentices by helping their technical staff/mentors teach and lead their 2022 Spring and Summer youth cohort.
Goals: To be the bridge for at-risk youth to gain both the hard and soft skills to fill the vocational jobs of the future.
Special Notes: This is an at-risk youth program with a heavy emphasis on automotive repair and maintenance. Application makes reference to restoration but the actual subject listing does not. Funds will be used to support apprentices, but details on how the funds would be used are not given. Success stories mention a handful of graduates going on to work in repair shops, but no restoration career pathway is mentioned.
Previous Grants Submitted/Received:
i. Years: N/A ii. Total Grants Awarded: N/A iii. Purpose: N/A
Funding Fit: 2
Number of students impacted: 20
Suggested Amount: N/A
QUICK STOP PERFORMANCE Camarillo, CA
About Them: Quick Stop Performance is a private company started by Joshua Unterberger, a young classic car enthusiast. Joshua is 26 years old and has been working on cars professionally since he was 18. He went to Kentucky and was certified by Holley for their electronic fuel injection systems, Hp Tuners tuning certification, as well as four ASE certifications.
Amount Requesting: $10,000
Funding Type: Program
Request Summary: The requested funds would be used to purchase equipment for a startup restoration shop.
Goals: To have the reach and opportunity to help and teach the next generation about collector vehicles and how to properly repair them.
Special Notes: This is a private business, not a 501c3. Funds would be used to purchase equipment for this business. Not to be considered. We will reach out to Joshua to offer alternative support in the form of mentorship opportunities.
Previous Grants Submitted/Received:
i. Years: N/A ii. Total Grants Awarded: N/A iii. Purpose: N/A
Funding Fit: 1
Number of students impacted: 0
Suggested Amount: N/A
SAN DIEGO AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM San Diego, CA
About Them: The San Diego Automotive Museum (SDAM) stands as a living tribute to the automobile and its over 100-year impact on the world’s culture. SDAM welcomes over 150,000 guests each year, including 60% adults (ages 18 to 64), 18% senior adults (over 65), and 20% youth (under 18). Approximately 8% of visitors are active-duty military, and 10% are locally-enrolled students. For over 30 years, millions of local auto enthusiasts and tourists worldwide have visited this first-rate collection.
Amount Requesting: $20,000
Funding Type: Program
Request Summary: The requested funds will support an at-risk youth program that teaches high school seniors in San Diego County vehicle repair, upholstery, design, and technology in order to increase self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, stimulate problem-solving activities, uphold respect for cultural diversity, and learn budget management.
Goals: To tell the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
Special Notes: This is an at-risk youth program intended to develop life skills for high school seniors. While an admirable program, the only component relevant to restoration and preservation is the upholstery segment. Use of funds is not specified, and the budget includes staff salaries.
Previous Grants Submitted/Received:
i. Years: N/A ii. Total Grants Awarded: N/A iii. Purpose: N/A
Funding Fit: 2
Number of students impacted: 20
Suggested Amount: N/A
STEEL ON WHEELZ INC Victorville, CA
About Them: Steel on Wheelz Inc. supports fallen motorcycle riders and their families after an accident or fatality. Their annual Toy Run is December 18th, 2021, and will benefit Loma Linda Pediatric Oncology Unit in San Bernardino, CA. they host approximately 500 people every year at the Toy Run.
Amount Requesting: $25,000
Funding Type: Program
Request Summary: The requested funds would be used to purchase a classic motorcycle to gain attention at the organization’s event booth.
Goals: To support fallen motorcycle riders and their families after an accident or fatality.
Special Notes: No aspect of vehicle restoration instruction, no indication of how the motorcycle would assist with next generation or workforce development.
Previous Grants Submitted/Received:
i. Years: N/A ii. Total Grants Awarded: N/A iii. Purpose: N/A
Funding Fit: 1
Number of students impacted: 0
