Request For Proposal - Chinese American Youth Tennis Program Fall Semester, 2008

Background: Rho-Psi Foundation, Inc. provides funding to the Washington Area Chinese School for introducing and teaching tennis to Chinese youth who are new to the sport of tennis. Rho-Psi Foundation, Inc. asks WACTA working together to solicit interested Chinese schools in the Greater Washington DC areas to submit applications for funding.

Eligibility: Any registered Chinese school in the Greater Washington DC area is invited to apply for the grant. Each school can only apply for one grant for this proposal.

Grant Amount: Each chosen school will receive a grant in the amount of $200 - 250 for the Fall semester 2008. Ten (10) schools will be chosen. The funding can be used to pay for any expenses related to the program, such as fee for the coaches; purchases of tennis balls, rackets, and other training equipment.

Requirements: Formal tennis instructor for beginners is required. A minimum of 6 students is required and each student should receive at least 8 hours of training in the

Fall semester of 2008. Each school should reserve at least two tennis courts for the program. The school and its coaching staff assume the full responsibility of the students’ safety; WACTA is not responsible for the safety of the students.

Proposal Preparation: Complete applications form and have it signed by the organizer and the principal of the school. A summary of your teaching program could be included (optional).

Evaluation Criteria and Deadlines: Up to ten (10) schools will be chosen based on the merits of the program. Please pay close attention to the instructions for proposal preparation. The proposal should be post marked no later than November 15, 2008 and mailed to Huei-hsiung Yang, 2287 Glenmore Terrace, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The chosen schools will be announced on November 12, 2008.

If you have questions please contact Huei-hsiung Yang (home: 301-279-7286 before 10:00 PM; work: 301-944-0169; e-mail: teluhgwy@aol.com) 

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