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      <image:caption>Andover Outing Club The Andover Outing Club, which provides ski jumping, cross-country, and Nordic combined programs to youth of all ages, abilities, and economic backgrounds across central and southern New Hampshire was awarded a grant for the Phase 2 Year Round Ski Jumping initiative.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Adaptive Outdoor Education Center Adaptive Outdoor Education Center who’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people with disabilities through adaptive recreation and education programs was awarded a grant to support expenses for the Horizons Alpine Race Team.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Adaptive Sports at Mt Snow Adaptive Sports at Mt Snow, whose mission is provides adaptive sports, recreational opportunities and educational experiences to the Mount Snow, VT community and its visitors throughout the year. We help individuals with disabilities develop skills and instill pride and confidence that enables them to demonstrate their strengths and capabilities was given a grant for jackets and bibs for the team</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Eliteam ELITEAM, whose mission is to inspire and educate young athletes by teaching them the often overlooked concepts of sports physiology, sports psychology and sports nutrition through in-person Camps and Clinics along with a comprehensive Online program was awarded a grant to give 2 ELITEAM memberships to 19 NHARA Clubs and 4 prep schools.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Dr. William Henderson K-12 Inclusion School, whose mission is to serve students with diverse ethnic, linguistic, socio-economic and ability backgrounds from early childhood through and beyond grade 12 in an inclusive setting that offers meaningful access to rigorous, well-rounded curriculum and ensures a pathway to postgraduate success for every student was awarded a grant for 5 day trips and 1 overnight trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kelly Brush Foundation The Kelly Brush Foundation whose mission is to prevent ski racing injuries through a shared commitment to best safety practices and to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives was awarded a grant for funding an Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant position. The Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant will provide a reliable national resource for venue excellence, on-hill safety, and training to further our commitment to alpine safety education.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Killington Mountain School Killington Mountain School, whose mission is an educational opportunity for the student-athlete with high aspirations and steadfast integrity. We are a community united by shared passions and a competitive spirit; our commitment to each other is built upon teamwork and mutual respect was awarded a grant resurface the airbag ramp.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Killington. Ski Club The Killington Ski Club, a 501(c)(3) was awarded a grant to fund the purchase and installation of a Yurt at their new training and racing venue on the Swirl trail at Killington and the necessary wiring infrastructure to support the timing and communications for this venue.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Magic Mountain Magic Mountain who is producing elite ski racers while also providing the opportunity for any young person to “learn the values of sportsmanship, competition and physical development both on and off the ski slopes," was awarded a grant to help families who demonstrate need with program fees or equipment</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>MST MST, who’s mission is to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in ski racing and alpine skiing on both a competitive and recreational level. To support the empowerment of children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. To create opportunities for all youth, even those who would not readily have the opportunity, to experience alpine ski racing was awarded a grant to fund a start house building</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Middlebury Ski Club The Middlebury Ski club, a non-profit organization of families and friends with the common goal of promoting healthy activity through alpine skiing and of supporting and developing skiers and ski racers was awarded a grant to support scholarships and coaching needs</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mount Washington Valley Adaptive MWVA, whose mission is to offer increased access to athletic and recreational opportunities for persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities that will create freedom, promote independence, support inclusion and help those individuals and their families discover their full social, mental and athletic potential was awarded a grant for adaptive equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>NENSA NENSA whose mission is to share the joy of gliding on snow through educational, recreational, introductory and competitive programs to nurture and sustain an active cross country ski community for all ages and levels throughout the East was awarded a grant for Nordic Rocks programming staff needs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>NEDS New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization that is nationally recognized for providing year-round adaptive sports instruction to over 700 children, adolescents and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities was awarded a grant to fund a scholarship for a second weekend ski trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>NYSEF The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) mission is to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snow sports -alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, cross country skiing, Nordic combined, and biathlon-through professional guidance and financial support was awarded a grant to launch a SkiMeister program</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oak Hill Outdoor Center Oak Hill Outdoor Center whose mission is to provide more consistent, accessible skiing for all members of the Upper Valley Community was awarded a grant for lights on the Nordic trails.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>PARA The Pennsylvania Alpine Racing Association (PARA) is the governing body of sanctioned racing in Pennsylvania was awarded a grant for an American Downhiller speed training camp</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prospect Mountain Prospect Mountain Association, whose mission is to support community health and wellbeing by providing groomed cross-country ski trails and programs for a diverse population in the Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts communities and to promote and develop the sport of cross-country skiing through related educational activities for such communities was awarded a grant for Nordic equipment</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Share Winter Share Winter Foundation (“Share Winter”) is a grant making organization working to improve the lives, health, and fitness of youth through winter sports was awarded a grant to grow the program of Association of Africans Living in Vermont.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SHRED SHRED Foundation whose mission is to provide life and career opportunities to youth through snowboarding and skateboarding was awarded a grant for transportation, meals and stipends for program coordinators</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Spruce Mountain Spruce Mountain whose mission is to offer winter outdoor recreation for all ages. was awarded a grant for timing shack, coach stipend, b netting and improving terrain park features.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stride Adaptive Sports STRIDE, a 501(3)c organization educates and empowers individuals with special needs in life-changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healthy, active and fun lifestyles. Stride was awarded a grant for an Alpine race team at Jiminy, new race team at Catamount.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Timberline Race Team Timberline Race Team, a non-profit in West Virginia, which helps young racers learn the techniques of ski racing was awarded a grant for B netting.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Upper Valley Snow Sports The Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation whose goal is to build community by providing an affordable home for the lifelong enjoyment of all snow sports was awarded a grant for a new surface lift, so the programs and revenue will continue to grow and allow the move towards a true path to sustainability. This will help to support both alpine development and after-school programs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>West Mountain West Mountain whose mission is to develop and educate young ski racers in order to help them achieve their dreams, aspirations and goals both on and off the snow was awarded a grant for race building expansion.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Winter4Kids Winter4Kids is a youth-focused nonprofit organization that changes lives through winter activities. NWAC which provides mentor-based, experiential learning and encourages kids to have FUN while mastering Nordic skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding was awarded a grant for bibs and a Bridge program coach.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Woodstock Ski Runners Woodstock Ski Runners, who by providing access to introductory and competitive programs in Alpine and Nordic skiing and ski racing within the backdrop of a fun, supportive, family-oriented environment, it is the mission of Woodstock Ski Runners to continue our proud tradition of instilling in our children the love of Winter and skiing was awarded a grant to help keep the cost of our Fridays Program at $85 and provide for a scholarship.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>YES Youth Enrichment Services (YES) is a private, nonprofit organization which provides affordable and impactful sports-based youth development and leadership programming for Boston children and teens was awarded a grant for the expansion of the Adaptive YETTI (Youth Excel Through Tailored Instruction) Program.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mt Abram Ski Club Mt Abram, an independent, 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to provide scholarships and snow sports education to the youth of Western Maine. was given a grant to support the youth community pass program/scholarships.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sugarloaf Ski Club The Sugarloaf Ski Club, a 501(c)(3), whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all youth to participate and excel in skiing and snowboarding, promote community-building events, support competition, and preserve the history and heritage of the mountain was awarded a grant to support SSC's program to get more kids out on snow. The Sugarloaf Ski Club believes that participation in on-snow programs can positively impact the lives of young residents in local communities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Adaptive Sports Foundation The Adaptive Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that empowers the lives of children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities through adaptive sports was awarded a grant for Level 100 Coach certification and course setting training for two ASF Competition Team coaches.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Gould Academy Gould Academy, which prepares academically motivated students for college and helps them to become independent-minded, ethical citizens who will lead lives of purpose, action, excellence, and compassion in a dynamic world was awarded a grant to fund Phase 2 of the Competition Venue Improvement Campaign.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New England Disabled Sports New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization that is nationally recognized for providing year-round adaptive sports instruction to over 700 children, adolescents and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities was awarded a grant to fund a second visit for athletes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Ski Education Foundation The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) mission is to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snow sports -alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, cross country skiing, Nordic combined, and biathlon-through professional guidance and financial support was awarded a grant to fund the upgrade of the timing tower.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Middlebury Ski Club The Middlebury Ski club, a non-profit organization of families and friends with the common goal of promoting healthy activity through alpine skiing and of supporting and developing skiers and ski racers was awarded a grant to support the reestablishment of the Middlebury Union High School (MUHS) Alpine Ski Racing Team.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Winter Kids Education Foundation WinterKids who has been connecting Maine children and families to the outdoors in the winter, and year-round with innovative education programs for families, schools, and communities statewide was awarded a grant to expand the Portland Nordic program, and launch additional Nordic programs in other Maine communities. WinterKids will target communities with existing high school teams, local Nordic opportunities and community resources, with the goal of nurturing Nordic skiers across the spectrum, starting in elementary school.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cochran's Ski Area Cochran’s Ski Area, the nations first 501(c)(3) non-profit ski area where no child will be denied the opportunity to ski or ride was awarded a grant for more efficient snowmaking and installation of lights on the Race Trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Catamount Alpine Race Team The Catamount Alpine Race Team, which provides additional training resources, a strong social environment, and ensures the coaching environment supports youth ski racing development was awarded a grant to fund one-half of the terrain improvement and lighting on Alley Cat.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pico Ski Education Foundation Pico Ski Education Foundation (PSEF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping to provide funding for young athletes to pursue their dreams of ski racing while encouraging them to learn sound technical skills, good sportsmanship, healthy competitiveness and an appreciation for the spirit of skiing and for the mountains themselves was awarded a grant to complete slope work on the Little Pico Training venue.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Appalachian Ski Education Foundation Appalachian Ski Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization working for the support and development of the ski team and skiing was awarded a grant to expand the App Development Program by addressing some of the factors that may inhibit youth’s participation in snow sports. Working in collaboration with Mountain Alliance they will engage youth in skiing and snowboarding who would not readily have the opportunity.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dublin School Dublin School, a 9-12 college preparatory school has combined rigorous academics with competitive sports and spending time outdoors. Skiing has been a defining activity throughout the School’s history and today. Nordic skiing is at the heart of their successful endurance sports program. The Dublin School was awarded a grant to fund adding lights to the Nordic facility.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kelly Brush Foundation The Kelly Brush Foundation whose mission is to prevent ski racing injuries through a shared commitment to best safety practices and to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives was awarded a grant for funding an Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant position. The Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant will provide a reliable national resource for venue excellence, on-hill safety, and training to further our commitment to alpine safety education.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>West Mountain School West Mountain School whose mission is to help provide many of the supporting elements such as safety and technical equipment, financial scholarships, and fostering a sense of community and volunteer service was awarded a grant for additional safety equipment and supplies to help support West Mountain further its commitment to alpine ski racing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation The Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation whose goal is to build community by providing an affordable home for the lifelong enjoyment of all snow sports was awarded a grant to increase snowmaking output to provide a more consistent snow product, so the programs and revenue will continue to grow and allow the move towards a true path to sustainability. This will help to support both alpine development and after-school programs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Ski Education Foundation The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) mission is to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snowsports -alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, cross country skiing, Nordic combined, and biathlon-through professional guidance and financial support was awarded a grant to purchase and build out of a waxing and warming trailer for the nordic programs. The trailer will be used primarily for our nordic disciplines to do the following (but not limited to): bring to race venues for waxing and testing skis quickly and efficiently, used at our ‘home’ training facilities for waxing and testing and be a prime meeting space for athletes and families.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elk Mountain Ski Club Elk Mountain Ski Club, whose purpose is to promote alpine ski racing, snow skiing, social and outdoor activities conducive to the health and welfare of its members was awarded a grant to provide additional space for timing and scoring as well as adding a second story to the timing shack for observation, coaches review, filming and recording.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bromley Outing Club The Bromley Outing Club, a 501(c)(3) serving as a gateway for life-long participation in Alpine Racing and Freeski on both a competitive and recreational level was awarded a grant for their Junior Instructional Ski Program for scholarships and to keep the cost low.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Proctor Academy Proctor Academy is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school. Proctor Ski Area is the world’s finest high school-owned, private FIS homologated ski training facility. Featuring alpine and Nordic facilities capable of hosting internationally scored races, as well as one of the only remaining high school ski jumping facilities in New Hampshire and a five element terrain park, the Proctor Ski Area provides unparalleled racing and training facilities for Proctor’s snow sport athletes, as well as many regional snow sport programs and clubs. Proctor Academy was awarded a grant to install lights along the FIS homologated sprint loop at the Bill Paine ‘51 Nordic Center to extend training hours and further expand the impact of this facility on the greater Nordic ski community in central New Hampshire.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Green Mountain Valley School Green Mountain Valley School, an independent college preparatory school for competitive Alpine and Nordic ski racers in grades 8-12 and postgraduates was awarded a grant to fund terrain expansion with a “cut through” between Inverness and Brambles allowing a multitude of athletes to train and race on a more challenging and interesting venue on a regular basis.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Magic Mountain Alpine Club Magic Mountain who is producing elite ski racers while also providing the opportunity for any young person to “learn the values of sportsmanship, competition and physical development both on and off the ski slopes," was awarded a grant to purchase race bibs to enable the growing VARA programming that Magic sponsors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Killington Ski Club The Killington Ski Club, a 501(c)(3) was awarded a grant to fund the purchase and installation of a Yurt at their new training and racing venue on the Swirl trail at Killington and the necessary wiring infrastructure to support the timing and communications for this venue.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Woodstock Ski Runners Woodstock Ski Runners who believe that it is important for the children of our communities to grow up with skiing and snowboarding as part of their lives was awarded a grant to to keep the cost of our Fridays Program at $85 for the next five years as well as providing a new scholarship program where one participant from our Fridays Program will be selected each year for the next five seasons and provided with a full scholarship to enter one of our racing programs. The Friday program is part of a system to teach children how to ski and to progress those children who showed talent to the world of competitive skiing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Burke Mountain Academy Burke Mountain Academy, which provides passionate ski racers the opportunity to pursue their limitless academic and athletic potential in a community based on trust was awarded a grant for terrain improvement on Upper Warren's Way.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stride: The Wright Foundation for Female Athletes Stride’s whose mission is to create opportunities for girls and women through sports and mentoring was awarded a grant to help with the costs of Ski Club participation for four girls, including gear and fees.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Youth Enrichment Services (YES) YES was awarded a grant for The Adaptive YETTI (Youth Excel Through Tailored Instruction) program to provide 35 youth with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with three sessions of downhill skiing and snowboarding through a proven repeat engagement mode. The Adaptive YETTI program will build upon YES's one-time programming for youth with disabilities and provide them with multiple days on the slopes designed to deepen skills, build confidence, and connect with positive role models.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pico Ski Education Foundation Pico Ski Education Foundation (PSEF), a non-profit organization helping to provide funding for young athletes to pursue their dreams of ski racing while encouraging them to learn sound technical skills, good sportsmanship, healthy competitiveness and an appreciation for the spirit of skiing and for the mountains themselves was awarded a grant for the trail widening and recontouring of the upper one third section of B slope to expand and improve the training venue.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mount Peter Ski Club, Inc Mount Peter Ski Club, which provides strong leadership that establishes and supports athletic excellence by cultivating and developing integrity, discipline, competence and a sense of achievement in young people involved in the sport of ski racing was awarded a grant to their update timing equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>National Winter Activity Center Winter4Kids is a youth-focused nonprofit organization that changes lives through winter activities. NWAC which provides mentor-based, experiential learning and encourages kids to have FUN while mastering Nordic skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding was awarded a grant to provide equipment, training and fees for participants, who will pursue US Ski And Snowboard (Alpine &amp; Nordic) competitive programs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Killington Ski Club The Killington Ski Club, a 5013c was awarded a grant to fund the safety improvements, and terrain improvements of the Highline trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>US Ski &amp; Snowboard Eastern Region The Eastern Region of US Ski &amp; Snowboard will invest the grant monies within their community to build an identity as “Eastern ski racers.” They want to reinvigorate the image of Eastern alpine ski racing by providing Eastern athletes with more opportunities to identify as ski racers, specifically as Eastern region ski racers.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Andover Outing Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Andover Outing Club The Andover Outing Club, which provides ski jumping, cross-country, and Nordic combined programs to youth of all ages, abilities, and economic backgrounds across central and southern New Hampshire was awarded a grant for the Phase 2 Year Round Ski Jumping initiative.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Adaptive Outdoor Education Center Adaptive Outdoor Education Center who’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people with disabilities through adaptive recreation and education programs was awarded a grant to support expenses for the Horizons Alpine Race Team.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Adaptive Sports at Mt Snow (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Adaptive Sports at Mt Snow Adaptive Sports at Mt Snow, whose mission is provides adaptive sports, recreational opportunities and educational experiences to the Mount Snow, VT community and its visitors throughout the year. We help individuals with disabilities develop skills and instill pride and confidence that enables them to demonstrate their strengths and capabilities was given a grant for jackets and bibs for the team</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Eliteam (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Eliteam ELITEAM, whose mission is to inspire and educate young athletes by teaching them the often overlooked concepts of sports physiology, sports psychology and sports nutrition through in-person Camps and Clinics along with a comprehensive Online program was awarded a grant to give 2 ELITEAM memberships to 19 NHARA Clubs and 4 prep schools.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Henderson K-12 Inclusion School (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Dr. William Henderson K-12 Inclusion School, whose mission is to serve students with diverse ethnic, linguistic, socio-economic and ability backgrounds from early childhood through and beyond grade 12 in an inclusive setting that offers meaningful access to rigorous, well-rounded curriculum and ensures a pathway to postgraduate success for every student was awarded a grant for 5 day trips and 1 overnight trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Kelly Brush Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kelly Brush Foundation The Kelly Brush Foundation whose mission is to prevent ski racing injuries through a shared commitment to best safety practices and to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives was awarded a grant for funding an Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant position. The Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant will provide a reliable national resource for venue excellence, on-hill safety, and training to further our commitment to alpine safety education.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Killington Mountain School (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Killington Mountain School Killington Mountain School, whose mission is an educational opportunity for the student-athlete with high aspirations and steadfast integrity. We are a community united by shared passions and a competitive spirit; our commitment to each other is built upon teamwork and mutual respect was awarded a grant resurface the airbag ramp.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Killington. Ski Club The Killington Ski Club, a 501(c)(3) was awarded a grant to fund the purchase and installation of a Yurt at their new training and racing venue on the Swirl trail at Killington and the necessary wiring infrastructure to support the timing and communications for this venue.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lovell Recreation Lovell Recreation was awarded a grant to grow their Nordic program</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Magic Mountain Magic Mountain who is producing elite ski racers while also providing the opportunity for any young person to “learn the values of sportsmanship, competition and physical development both on and off the ski slopes," was awarded a grant to help families who demonstrate need with program fees or equipment</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - MST (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>MST MST, who’s mission is to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in ski racing and alpine skiing on both a competitive and recreational level. To support the empowerment of children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. To create opportunities for all youth, even those who would not readily have the opportunity, to experience alpine ski racing was awarded a grant to fund a start house building</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Middlebury Ski Club The Middlebury Ski club, a non-profit organization of families and friends with the common goal of promoting healthy activity through alpine skiing and of supporting and developing skiers and ski racers was awarded a grant to support scholarships and coaching needs</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mount Washington Valley Adaptive MWVA, whose mission is to offer increased access to athletic and recreational opportunities for persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities that will create freedom, promote independence, support inclusion and help those individuals and their families discover their full social, mental and athletic potential was awarded a grant for adaptive equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>NENSA NENSA whose mission is to share the joy of gliding on snow through educational, recreational, introductory and competitive programs to nurture and sustain an active cross country ski community for all ages and levels throughout the East was awarded a grant for Nordic Rocks programming staff needs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>NEDS New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization that is nationally recognized for providing year-round adaptive sports instruction to over 700 children, adolescents and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities was awarded a grant to fund a scholarship for a second weekend ski trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>NYSEF The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) mission is to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snow sports -alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, cross country skiing, Nordic combined, and biathlon-through professional guidance and financial support was awarded a grant to launch a SkiMeister program</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Oak Hill Outdoor Center (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Oak Hill Outdoor Center Oak Hill Outdoor Center whose mission is to provide more consistent, accessible skiing for all members of the Upper Valley Community was awarded a grant for lights on the Nordic trails.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - PARA (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>PARA The Pennsylvania Alpine Racing Association (PARA) is the governing body of sanctioned racing in Pennsylvania was awarded a grant for an American Downhiller speed training camp</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Prospect Mountain (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Prospect Mountain Prospect Mountain Association, whose mission is to support community health and wellbeing by providing groomed cross-country ski trails and programs for a diverse population in the Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts communities and to promote and develop the sport of cross-country skiing through related educational activities for such communities was awarded a grant for Nordic equipment</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Share Winter (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Share Winter Share Winter Foundation (“Share Winter”) is a grant making organization working to improve the lives, health, and fitness of youth through winter sports was awarded a grant to grow the program of Association of Africans Living in Vermont.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SHRED SHRED Foundation whose mission is to provide life and career opportunities to youth through snowboarding and skateboarding was awarded a grant for transportation, meals and stipends for program coordinators</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Spruce Mountain (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Spruce Mountain Spruce Mountain whose mission is to offer winter outdoor recreation for all ages. was awarded a grant for timing shack, coach stipend, b netting and improving terrain park features.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Stride Adaptive Sports (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stride Adaptive Sports STRIDE, a 501(3)c organization educates and empowers individuals with special needs in life-changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healthy, active and fun lifestyles. Stride was awarded a grant for an Alpine race team at Jiminy, new race team at Catamount.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Timberline Race Team Timberline Race Team, a non-profit in West Virginia, which helps young racers learn the techniques of ski racing was awarded a grant for B netting.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Upper Valley Snow Sports (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Upper Valley Snow Sports The Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation whose goal is to build community by providing an affordable home for the lifelong enjoyment of all snow sports was awarded a grant for a new surface lift, so the programs and revenue will continue to grow and allow the move towards a true path to sustainability. This will help to support both alpine development and after-school programs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>West Mountain West Mountain whose mission is to develop and educate young ski racers in order to help them achieve their dreams, aspirations and goals both on and off the snow was awarded a grant for race building expansion.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - Winter4Kids (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Winter4Kids Winter4Kids is a youth-focused nonprofit organization that changes lives through winter activities. NWAC which provides mentor-based, experiential learning and encourages kids to have FUN while mastering Nordic skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding was awarded a grant for bibs and a Bridge program coach.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Woodstock Ski Runners Woodstock Ski Runners, who by providing access to introductory and competitive programs in Alpine and Nordic skiing and ski racing within the backdrop of a fun, supportive, family-oriented environment, it is the mission of Woodstock Ski Runners to continue our proud tradition of instilling in our children the love of Winter and skiing was awarded a grant to help keep the cost of our Fridays Program at $85 and provide for a scholarship.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023 Grant Recipients - YES (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>YES Youth Enrichment Services (YES) is a private, nonprofit organization which provides affordable and impactful sports-based youth development and leadership programming for Boston children and teens was awarded a grant for the expansion of the Adaptive YETTI (Youth Excel Through Tailored Instruction) Program.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mt Abram Ski Club Mt Abram, an independent, 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to provide scholarships and snow sports education to the youth of Western Maine. was given a grant to support the youth community pass program/scholarships.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New England Disabled Sports New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization that is nationally recognized for providing year-round adaptive sports instruction to over 700 children, adolescents and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities was awarded a grant to fund a scholarship for a second weekend ski trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pico Ski Education Foundation Pico Ski Education Foundation (PSEF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping to provide funding for young athletes to pursue their dreams of ski racing while encouraging them to learn sound technical skills, good sportsmanship, healthy competitiveness and an appreciation for the spirit of skiing and for the mountains themselves was awarded a grant to get snowmaking on A slope.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kelly Brush Foundation The Kelly Brush Foundation whose mission is to prevent ski racing injuries through a shared commitment to best safety practices and to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives was awarded a grant for funding an Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant position. The Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant will provide a reliable national resource for venue excellence, on-hill safety, and training to further our commitment to alpine safety education.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Youth Enrichment Services (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Youth Enrichment Services YES was awarded a grant for The Adaptive YETTI (Youth Excel Through Tailored Instruction) program to provide 35 youth with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with three sessions of downhill skiing and snowboarding through a proven repeat engagement mode. The Adaptive YETTI program will build upon YES's one-time programming for youth with disabilities and provide them with multiple days on the slopes designed to deepen skills, build confidence, and connect with positive role models.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Adaptive Sports Foundation, Inc The Adaptive Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that empowers the lives of children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities through adaptive sports was awarded a grant to recruit athletes and add adaptive competition.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Sugarloaf  (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sugarloaf The Sugarloaf Ski Club, a 501(c)(3), whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all youth to participate and excel in skiing and snowboarding, promote community-building events, support competition, and preserve the history and heritage of the mountain was awarded a grant for creation and expansion of programs in rural Maine.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - STRIDE Adaptive Sports (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>STRIDE Adaptive Sports STRIDE, a 501(3)c organization educates and empowers individuals with special needs in life-changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healthy, active and fun lifestyles. Stride was awarded a grant to grow their STRIDE’S Winter Sports Program.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Cochran's Ski Area (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cochran's Ski Area Cochran’s Ski Area, the nations first 501(c)(3) non-profit ski area where no child will be denied the opportunity to ski or ride was awarded a grant for replacement and relocation of their rope tow.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Winter4Kids (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Winter4Kids Winter4Kids is a youth-focused nonprofit organization that changes lives through winter activities. NWAC which provides mentor-based, experiential learning and encourages kids to have FUN while mastering Nordic skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding was awarded a grant for timing and announcement upgrade and assistance with their transportation fund</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - New York Ski Education Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>New York Ski Education Foundation The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) mission is to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snow sports -alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, cross country skiing, Nordic combined, and biathlon-through professional guidance and financial support was awarded a grant to fund a timing and events building and an outdoor video screen.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Bromley Outing Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bromley Outing Club The Bromley Outing Club, a 501(c)(3) serving as a gateway for life-long participation in Alpine Racing and Freeski on both a competitive and recreational level was awarded a grant for lift tickets and rentals for beginners and to help with repair of old equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Adaptive Outdoor Education Center Adaptive Outdoor Education Center who’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people with disabilities through adaptive recreation and education programs was awarded a grant to support expenses for the Horizons Alpine Race Team.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Mount Washington Valley Ski Jumping (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mount Washington Valley Ski Jumping, who’s mission is to promote the sport of youth ski jumping in New Hampshire's Mt. Washington Valley was awarded a grant towards the purchase of a winch cat.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Mt Abram Ski Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mt Abram Ski Club Mt Abram Ski Club, who’s mission is to provide scholarships and snow sports education to the youth of Western Maine was awarded a grant to support the youth community pass program and scholarships.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Fort Sayre Memorial Ski Council (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fort Sayre Memorial Ski Council The Ford K. Sayre Memorial Ski Council serves skiers and children of the Upper Connecticut River Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont was awarded a grant funding for surface lift and equipment purchase.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Mountain Alliance (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mountain Alliance Mountain Alliance, whose mission is to provide transformative experiences and support so that all Avery and Watauga County teens have the opportunity to lead an empowered, adventurous, and service oriented life, regardless of means or background was awarded a grant for the expansion of their ski program.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Share Winter Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Share Winter Foundation Share Winter Foundation (“Share Winter”) is a grant making organization working to improve the lives, health, and fitness of youth through winter sports was awarded a grant to grow the program of Association of Africans Living in Vermont.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - NENSA (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>NENSA NENSA whose mission is to share the joy of gliding on snow through educational, recreational, introductory and competitive programs to nurture and sustain an active cross country ski community for all ages and levels throughout the East was awarded a grant for Nordic Rocks programming staff needs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Baker Mountain Ski Tow Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Baker Mountain Ski Tow Club Baker Mountain Ski Tow Club whose mission is mission is to provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor winter activities. We strive to promote education, friendship, sportsmanship, physical activity, and civic responsibility among youth and families in the community was awarded a grant to provide lift tickets and rentals for beginners and repair old equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Prospect Mountain (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Prospect Mountain Prospect Mountain Association, whose mission is to support community health and wellbeing by providing groomed cross-country ski trails and programs for a diverse population in the Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts communities and to promote and develop the sport of cross-country skiing through related educational activities for such communities was awarded a grant for the development of a sprint course.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Ski the Beav (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ski the Beav Ski the Beav is a community/municipal partnership with the mission to “Create better Nordic skiing, more often, and available to all” was awarded a grant to purchase groomer and install lights and snowmaking.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Marlboro Nordic Ski Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Marlboro Nordic Ski Club The Marlboro Nordic Ski Club is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization created to promote and expand the sport of cross country skiing in the southern Vermont town of Marlboro was awarded a grant for the completion of Phase II trail plan and two pieces of grooming equipment,</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Carrabassett Valley Academy (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Carrabassett Valley Academy Carrabassett Valley Academy’s whose mission is to foster focused individual student-athlete development by providing the optimum balance between outstanding college preparatory academics, responsible community living and world-class athletic training in competitive skiing and snowboarding was awarded a grant for a new surface lift.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Andover Outing Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Andover Outing Club The Andover Outing Club, which provides ski jumping, cross-country, and Nordic combined programs to youth of all ages, abilities, and economic backgrounds across central and southern New Hampshire was awarded a grant for the Phase 2 Year Round Ski Jumping initiative.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Eliteam (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Eliteam ELITEAM, whose mission is to inspire and educate young athletes by teaching them the often overlooked concepts of sports physiology, sports psychology and sports nutrition through in-person Camps and Clinics along with a comprehensive Online program was awarded a grant to give 2 ELITEAM memberships to 19 VARA Clubs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Spruce Mountain (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Spruce Mountain Spruce Mountain whose mission is to offer winter outdoor recreation for all ages. was awarded a grant for snowboard and terrain park improvements and race equipment upgrades</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Killington Mountain School (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Killington Mountain School Killington Mountain School, whose mission is an educational opportunity for the student-athlete with high aspirations and steadfast integrity. We are a community united by shared passions and a competitive spirit; our commitment to each other is built upon teamwork and mutual respect was awarded a grant for a Four Season airbag.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Adaptive Sports at Mt Snow (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Adaptive Sports at Mt Snow Adaptive Sports at Mt Snow, whose mission is provides adaptive sports, recreational opportunities and educational experiences to the Mount Snow, VT community and its visitors throughout the year. We help individuals with disabilities develop skills and instill pride and confidence that enables them to demonstrate their strengths and capabilities was given a grant to recruit athletes and add adaptive competition.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Lebanon Outing Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lebanon Outing Club Lebanon Outing Club, whose mission is to educate children by fostering and encouraging all forms of winter recreation including: Instruction, training, and amateur competition in alpine skiing and ski jumping was awarded a grant towards equipment, gear and systems Improvements for Alpine and Ski Jumping.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022 Grant Recipients - Henderson K-12 (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Henderson K-12 Dr. William Henderson K-12 Inclusion School, whose mission is to serve students with diverse ethnic, linguistic, socio-economic and ability backgrounds from early childhood through and beyond grade 12 in an inclusive setting that offers meaningful access to rigorous, well-rounded curriculum and ensures a pathway to postgraduate success for every student was awarded a grant for 3 day trips and 1 overnight trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Adaptive Sports Foundation, Inc The Adaptive Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that empowers the lives of children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities through adaptive sports was awarded a grant to purchase bibs for the ASF race team.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Adaptive Outdoor Education Center Adaptive Outdoor Education Center who’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people with disabilities through adaptive recreation and education programs was awarded a grant to support expenses for the Horizons Alpine Race Team.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Appalachian Ski Education Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Appalachian Ski Education Foundation Appalachian Ski Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization working for the support and development of the ski team and skiing was awarded a grant for App Ski Snow Sports: Play and Work. Working in collaboration with Mountain Alliance they will engage youth in skiing and snowboarding who would not readily have the opportunity.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Bromley Outing Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bromley Outing Club The Bromley Outing Club, a 501(c)(3) serving as a gateway for life-long participation in Alpine Racing and Freeski on both a competitive and recreational level was awarded a grant for their Junior Instructional Ski Program for scholarships and to keep the cost low.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Burke Mountain Academy (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Burke Mountain Academy Burke Mountain Academy, which provides passionate ski racers the opportunity to pursue their limitless academic and athletic potential in a community based on trust was awarded a grant for terrain improvement on Upper Warren's Way.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Dublin School (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dublin School Dublin School, a 9-12 college preparatory school has combined rigorous academics with competitive sports and spending time outdoors. Skiing has been a defining activity throughout the School’s history and today. Nordic skiing is at the heart of their successful endurance sports program. The Dublin School was awarded a grant to fund adding lights to the Nordic facility.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Ford Sayre Memorial Ski Council (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ford Sayre Memorial Ski Council The Ford K. Sayre Memorial Ski Council serves skiers and children of the Upper Connecticut River Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont was awarded a grant funding to pay for 1/2 of a winch cat.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Franconia Ski Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Franconia Ski Club Franconia Ski Club, one of the oldest ski racing organizations, who’s mission is to develop outdoor sports such as skiing and skating, to build trails, host ski races and provide for the social recreation and improvement of its members was awarded a grant to fund safety and environmental improvements of Taft training slope.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Jack Frost Racing (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jack Frost Racing Jack Frost Race Team (JFRT) mission is to provide the youth of our community an opportunity to make skiing and snowboarding a life-long sport and achieve their personal goals by creating strong fundamental skills through quality content, coaches, and athletes resulting in valuable training and a fulfilling competition experiences in winter sports was awarded a grant to purchase B netting.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Kelly Brush Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kelly Brush Foundation The Kelly Brush Foundation whose mission is to prevent ski racing injuries through a shared commitment to best safety practices and to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives was awarded a grant for funding an Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant position. The Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant will provide a reliable national resource for venue excellence, on-hill safety, and training to further our commitment to alpine safety education.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Killington Ski Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Killington Ski Club The Killington Ski Club, a 5013c was awarded a grant for construction of athlete warming hut and timing center on Swirl.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - New England Disabled Sports (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>New England Disabled Sports New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization that is nationally recognized for providing year-round adaptive sports instruction to over 700 children, adolescents and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities in collaboration with YES was awarded a grant for The Adaptive YETTI (Youth Excel Through Tailored Instruction) program to provide 35 youth with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with three sessions of downhill skiing and snowboarding through a proven repeat engagement mode.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Liberty Mountain Race Team (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Liberty Mountain Race Team Liberty Mountain Race Team, who’s mission is to provide athletes with opportunities to learn, grow, and become successful through quality experiences while reaching for personal goals in Alpine sports and competitions was awarded a grant to purchase B netting.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Mountain Ski Training, Inc. (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mountain Ski Training, Inc. MST, who’s mission is to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in ski racing and alpine skiing on both a competitive and recreational level. To support the empowerment of children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. To create opportunities for all youth, even those who would not readily have the opportunity, to experience alpine ski racing was awarded a grant to fund a finish timing building</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Mt Abram Ski Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mt Abram Ski Club Mt Abram Ski Club, who’s mission is to provide scholarships and snow sports education to the youth of Western Maine was awarded a grant to support the seasonal snow program.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Mount Washington Valley Ski Jumping (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mount Washington Valley Ski Jumping Mount Washington Valley Ski Jumping, who’s mission is to promote the sport of youth ski jumping in New Hampshire's Mt. Washington Valley was awarded a grant to support snowmaking.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Pico Ski Education Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pico Ski Education Foundation Pico Ski Education Foundation (PSEF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping to provide funding for young athletes to pursue their dreams of ski racing while encouraging them to learn sound technical skills, good sportsmanship, healthy competitiveness and an appreciation for the spirit of skiing and for the mountains themselves was awarded a grant to complete slope work on the Little Pico Training venue</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation The Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation, who’s mission is to support the development of learn to ski programs by providing equipment, supplies, and financial support where necessary in or to increase participation in outdoor winter activities for Farmington area youth. was awarded a grant to help defray ski/snowboard rental costs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - STRIDE Adaptive Sports (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>STRIDE Adaptive Sports STRIDE, a 501(3)c organization educates and empowers individuals with special needs in life-changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healthy, active and fun lifestyles. Stride was awarded a grant to grow their ski and snowboard team.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Woodstock Ski Runners (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Woodstock Ski Runners Woodstock Ski Runners, who believe that it is important for the children of our communities to grow up with skiing and snowboarding as part of their lives was awarded a grant to to keep the cost of our Fridays Program at $85 for the next five years as well as providing a new scholarship program where one participant from our Fridays Program will be selected each year for the next five seasons and provided with a full scholarship to enter one of our racing programs. The Friday program is part of a system to teach children how to ski and to progress those children who showed talent to the world of competitive skiing.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020 Grant Recipients - Youth Enrichment Services (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Youth Enrichment Services YES in collaboration with NEDS was awarded a grant for The Adaptive YETTI (Youth Excel Through Tailored Instruction) program to provide 35 youth with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with three sessions of downhill skiing and snowboarding through a proven repeat engagement mode. The Adaptive YETTI program will build upon YES's one-time programming for youth with disabilities and provide them with multiple days on the slopes designed to deepen skills, build confidence, and connect with positive role models.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Sugarloaf Ski Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sugarloaf Ski Club The Sugarloaf Ski Club, a 501(c)(3), whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all youth to participate and excel in skiing and snowboarding, promote community-building events, support competition, and preserve the history and heritage of the mountain was awarded a grant to support SSC's program to get more kids out on snow. The Sugarloaf Ski Club believes that participation in on-snow programs can positively impact the lives of young residents in local communities.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Adaptive Sports Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Adaptive Sports Foundation The Adaptive Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that empowers the lives of children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities through adaptive sports was awarded a grant for Level 100 Coach certification and course setting training for two ASF Competition Team coaches.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Gould Academy (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Gould Academy Gould Academy, which prepares academically motivated students for college and helps them to become independent-minded, ethical citizens who will lead lives of purpose, action, excellence, and compassion in a dynamic world was awarded a grant to fund Phase 2 of the Competition Venue Improvement Campaign.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - New England Disabled Sports (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>New England Disabled Sports New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization that is nationally recognized for providing year-round adaptive sports instruction to over 700 children, adolescents and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities was awarded a grant to fund a second visit for athletes.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - New York Ski Education Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>New York Ski Education Foundation The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) mission is to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snow sports -alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, cross country skiing, Nordic combined, and biathlon-through professional guidance and financial support was awarded a grant to fund the upgrade of the timing tower.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Middlebury Ski Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Middlebury Ski Club The Middlebury Ski club, a non-profit organization of families and friends with the common goal of promoting healthy activity through alpine skiing and of supporting and developing skiers and ski racers was awarded a grant to support the reestablishment of the Middlebury Union High School (MUHS) Alpine Ski Racing Team.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Winter Kids Education Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Winter Kids Education Foundation WinterKids who has been connecting Maine children and families to the outdoors in the winter, and year-round with innovative education programs for families, schools, and communities statewide was awarded a grant to expand the Portland Nordic program, and launch additional Nordic programs in other Maine communities. WinterKids will target communities with existing high school teams, local Nordic opportunities and community resources, with the goal of nurturing Nordic skiers across the spectrum, starting in elementary school.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Cochran's Ski Area (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cochran's Ski Area Cochran’s Ski Area, the nations first 501(c)(3) non-profit ski area where no child will be denied the opportunity to ski or ride was awarded a grant for more efficient snowmaking and installation of lights on the Race Trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Catamount Alpine Race Team (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Catamount Alpine Race Team The Catamount Alpine Race Team, which provides additional training resources, a strong social environment, and ensures the coaching environment supports youth ski racing development was awarded a grant to fund one-half of the terrain improvement and lighting on Alley Cat.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Pico Ski Education Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pico Ski Education Foundation Pico Ski Education Foundation (PSEF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping to provide funding for young athletes to pursue their dreams of ski racing while encouraging them to learn sound technical skills, good sportsmanship, healthy competitiveness and an appreciation for the spirit of skiing and for the mountains themselves was awarded a grant to complete slope work on the Little Pico Training venue.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Appalachian Ski Education Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Appalachian Ski Education Foundation Appalachian Ski Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization working for the support and development of the ski team and skiing was awarded a grant to expand the App Development Program by addressing some of the factors that may inhibit youth’s participation in snow sports. Working in collaboration with Mountain Alliance they will engage youth in skiing and snowboarding who would not readily have the opportunity.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Dublin School (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dublin School Dublin School, a 9-12 college preparatory school has combined rigorous academics with competitive sports and spending time outdoors. Skiing has been a defining activity throughout the School’s history and today. Nordic skiing is at the heart of their successful endurance sports program. The Dublin School was awarded a grant to fund adding lights to the Nordic facility.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Kelly Brush Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kelly Brush Foundation The Kelly Brush Foundation whose mission is to prevent ski racing injuries through a shared commitment to best safety practices and to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives was awarded a grant for funding an Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant position. The Alpine Competition &amp; Safety Consultant will provide a reliable national resource for venue excellence, on-hill safety, and training to further our commitment to alpine safety education.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - West Mountain School (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>West Mountain School West Mountain School whose mission is to help provide many of the supporting elements such as safety and technical equipment, financial scholarships, and fostering a sense of community and volunteer service was awarded a grant for additional safety equipment and supplies to help support West Mountain further its commitment to alpine ski racing.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation The Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation whose goal is to build community by providing an affordable home for the lifelong enjoyment of all snow sports was awarded a grant to increase snowmaking output to provide a more consistent snow product, so the programs and revenue will continue to grow and allow the move towards a true path to sustainability. This will help to support both alpine development and after-school programs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - New York Ski Education Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>New York Ski Education Foundation The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) mission is to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snowsports -alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, cross country skiing, Nordic combined, and biathlon-through professional guidance and financial support was awarded a grant to purchase and build out of a waxing and warming trailer for the nordic programs. The trailer will be used primarily for our nordic disciplines to do the following (but not limited to): bring to race venues for waxing and testing skis quickly and efficiently, used at our ‘home’ training facilities for waxing and testing and be a prime meeting space for athletes and families.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Elk Mountain Ski Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Elk Mountain Ski Club Elk Mountain Ski Club, whose purpose is to promote alpine ski racing, snow skiing, social and outdoor activities conducive to the health and welfare of its members was awarded a grant to provide additional space for timing and scoring as well as adding a second story to the timing shack for observation, coaches review, filming and recording.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Bromley Outing Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bromley Outing Club The Bromley Outing Club, a 501(c)(3) serving as a gateway for life-long participation in Alpine Racing and Freeski on both a competitive and recreational level was awarded a grant for their Junior Instructional Ski Program for scholarships and to keep the cost low.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Proctor Academy (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Proctor Academy Proctor Academy is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school. Proctor Ski Area is the world’s finest high school-owned, private FIS homologated ski training facility. Featuring alpine and Nordic facilities capable of hosting internationally scored races, as well as one of the only remaining high school ski jumping facilities in New Hampshire and a five element terrain park, the Proctor Ski Area provides unparalleled racing and training facilities for Proctor’s snow sport athletes, as well as many regional snow sport programs and clubs. Proctor Academy was awarded a grant to install lights along the FIS homologated sprint loop at the Bill Paine ‘51 Nordic Center to extend training hours and further expand the impact of this facility on the greater Nordic ski community in central New Hampshire.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Green Mountain Valley School (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Green Mountain Valley School Green Mountain Valley School, an independent college preparatory school for competitive Alpine and Nordic ski racers in grades 8-12 and postgraduates was awarded a grant to fund terrain expansion with a “cut through” between Inverness and Brambles allowing a multitude of athletes to train and race on a more challenging and interesting venue on a regular basis.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Magic Mountain Alpine Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Magic Mountain Alpine Club Magic Mountain who is producing elite ski racers while also providing the opportunity for any young person to “learn the values of sportsmanship, competition and physical development both on and off the ski slopes," was awarded a grant to purchase race bibs to enable the growing VARA programming that Magic sponsors.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Killington Ski Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Killington Ski Club The Killington Ski Club, a 501(c)(3) was awarded a grant to fund the purchase and installation of a Yurt at their new training and racing venue on the Swirl trail at Killington and the necessary wiring infrastructure to support the timing and communications for this venue.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Woodstock Ski Runners (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Woodstock Ski Runners Woodstock Ski Runners who believe that it is important for the children of our communities to grow up with skiing and snowboarding as part of their lives was awarded a grant to to keep the cost of our Fridays Program at $85 for the next five years as well as providing a new scholarship program where one participant from our Fridays Program will be selected each year for the next five seasons and provided with a full scholarship to enter one of our racing programs. The Friday program is part of a system to teach children how to ski and to progress those children who showed talent to the world of competitive skiing.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Burke Mountain Academy (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Burke Mountain Academy Burke Mountain Academy, which provides passionate ski racers the opportunity to pursue their limitless academic and athletic potential in a community based on trust was awarded a grant for terrain improvement on Upper Warren's Way.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Stride: The Wright Foundation for Female Athletes (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stride: The Wright Foundation for Female Athletes Stride’s whose mission is to create opportunities for girls and women through sports and mentoring was awarded a grant to help with the costs of Ski Club participation for four girls, including gear and fees.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Youth Enrichment Services (YES) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Youth Enrichment Services (YES) YES was awarded a grant for The Adaptive YETTI (Youth Excel Through Tailored Instruction) program to provide 35 youth with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with three sessions of downhill skiing and snowboarding through a proven repeat engagement mode. The Adaptive YETTI program will build upon YES's one-time programming for youth with disabilities and provide them with multiple days on the slopes designed to deepen skills, build confidence, and connect with positive role models.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Pico Ski Education Foundation (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pico Ski Education Foundation Pico Ski Education Foundation (PSEF), a non-profit organization helping to provide funding for young athletes to pursue their dreams of ski racing while encouraging them to learn sound technical skills, good sportsmanship, healthy competitiveness and an appreciation for the spirit of skiing and for the mountains themselves was awarded a grant for the trail widening and recontouring of the upper one third section of B slope to expand and improve the training venue.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Mount Peter Ski Club, Inc (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mount Peter Ski Club, Inc Mount Peter Ski Club, which provides strong leadership that establishes and supports athletic excellence by cultivating and developing integrity, discipline, competence and a sense of achievement in young people involved in the sport of ski racing was awarded a grant to their update timing equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - National Winter Activity Center (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>National Winter Activity Center Winter4Kids is a youth-focused nonprofit organization that changes lives through winter activities. NWAC which provides mentor-based, experiential learning and encourages kids to have FUN while mastering Nordic skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding was awarded a grant to provide equipment, training and fees for participants, who will pursue US Ski And Snowboard (Alpine &amp; Nordic) competitive programs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - Killington Ski Club (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Killington Ski Club The Killington Ski Club, a 5013c was awarded a grant to fund the safety improvements, and terrain improvements of the Highline trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Past Grant Recipients - US Ski &amp;amp; Snowboard Eastern Region (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>US Ski &amp; Snowboard Eastern Region The Eastern Region of US Ski &amp; Snowboard will invest the grant monies within their community to build an identity as “Eastern ski racers.” They want to reinvigorate the image of Eastern alpine ski racing by providing Eastern athletes with more opportunities to identify as ski racers, specifically as Eastern region ski racers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Abenaki Outing Club's mission is to provide a high level of youth outdoor winter and summer sports instruction and competition that utilizes the Abenaki Ski Area as a training venue, with an emphasis on affordability and accessibility, in a positive and supportive environment, while creating a lifelong passion for outdoor recreation was given a grant for support of the development ski program, nordic ski program and a portion of the timing system.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Adaptive Outdoor Education Center Adaptive Outdoor Education Center who’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people with disabilities through adaptive recreation and education programs was awarded a grant to support coaches and training fees and athlete participation costs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Adaptive Sports at Mt Snow (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Adaptive Sports at Mt Snow, whose mission is provides adaptive sports, recreational opportunities and educational experiences to the Mount Snow, VT community and its visitors throughout the year. We help individuals with disabilities develop skills and instill pride and confidence that enables them to demonstrate their strengths and capabilities was given a grant for athlete expenses.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Baker Mountain Ski Tow, whose mission is mission is to provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor winter activities was awarded a grant for program growth and upgrading of the rental fleet.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The mission of the Beech Mountain Ski Education Foundation (Beech Mountain Academy) is to interest, educate and involve the surrounding communities in the development of ski and snowboard racing and competition was awarded a grant for Free Avery County 5th Grade Learn to Ski/Snowboard program</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bromley Outing Club, whose mission is to create a lifelong love of snow sports for athletes, teams and the entire Bromley Outing Club community, while developing the values of sportsmanship and pride through educational, recreational, competitive, and freeski programs was given a grant to support JSIP scholarships.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Burke Mountain Academy, which provides passionate ski racers the opportunity to pursue their limitless academic and athletic potential in a community based on trust was awarded a grant to install lighting at their primary training venue</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cochrans Ski Area whose mission to provide area youth and families with affordable skiing and snowboarding, lessons and race training, in the Cochran tradition was awarded a grant for additional snow-making equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Dublin XC Club, (DXC) was founded in 2009 with a mission to create and foster a culture of endurance sports for individuals and families of all ages in the beautiful Monadnock Region was awarded a grant for ski equipment and program fee support.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hartland Winter Trails dedicated to developing and maintaining a trail system in Hartland, Vermont for the purpose of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing was awarded a grant for the establishment of a lending-library of cross-country ski equipment</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Henderson K-12 Inclusion School (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Dr. William Henderson K-12 Inclusion School, whose mission is to serve students with diverse ethnic, linguistic, socio-economic and ability backgrounds from early childhood through and beyond grade 12 in an inclusive setting that offers meaningful access to rigorous, well-rounded curriculum and ensures a pathway to postgraduate success for every student was awarded a grant to facilitate 3 full day ski trips and help launch an afternoon ski club.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Keene Youth Commission whose mission is to create and coordinate recreational youth programming within the municipality was awarded a grant to increase participation in the town alpine program.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Kelly Brush Foundation (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Kelly Brush Foundation whose mission is to prevent ski racing injuries through a shared commitment to best safety practices and to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives was awarded a grant for funding an Alpine Competition Safety Consultant position. The Alpine Competition Safety Consultant will provide a reliable national resource for venue excellence, on-hill safety, and training to further our commitment to alpine safety education.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Killington Mountain School, whose mission is an educational opportunity for the student-athlete with high aspirations and steadfast integrity. We are a community united by shared passions and a competitive spirit; our commitment to each other is built upon teamwork and mutual respect was awarded a grant to improve access to our BOOST Elite Academy Program.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lebanon Outing Club, whose mission is to educate children by fostering and encouraging all forms of winter recreation including: Instruction, training, and amateur competition in alpine skiing and ski jumping was awarded a grant to support the expansion and improvement of alpine racing programs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Magic Mountain (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Magic Mountain who is producing elite ski racers while also providing the opportunity for any young person to “learn the values of sportsmanship, competition and physical development both on and off the ski slopes," was awarded a grant to help families who demonstrate need with program fees or equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Marlboro Nordic Ski Club is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization created to promote and expand the sport of cross country skiing in the southern Vermont town of Marlboro was awarded a grant for critical improvements to our 2.5 kilometer racing trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Middlebury Ski Club (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Middlebury Ski club, a non-profit organization of families and friends with the common goal of promoting healthy activity through alpine skiing and of supporting and developing skiers and ski racers was awarded a grant to support scholarships and coaching needs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Mt Abram Ski Club (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mt Abram, an independent, 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to provide scholarships and snow sports education to the youth of Western Maine. was given a grant for the expansion of local student access program and scholarships.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mountain Alliance, whose mission is to provide transformative experiences and support so that all Avery and Watauga County teens have the opportunity to lead an empowered, adventurous, and service oriented life, regardless of means or background was awarded a grant for the expansion and exposure of their program to underserved communities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mount Washington Valley Ski Jumping, who’s mission is to promote the sport of youth ski jumping in New Hampshire's Mt. Washington Valley was awarded a grant towards the purchase of Riedel Track Systems.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - NENSA (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>NENSA whose mission is to share the joy of gliding on snow through educational, recreational, introductory and competitive programs to nurture and sustain an active cross country ski community for all ages and levels throughout the East was awarded a grant for funding for 100 pairs of Nordic Rocks ski set-ups.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - NEDS (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>NEDS New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization that is nationally recognized for providing year-round adaptive sports instruction to over 700 children, adolescents and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities was awarded a grant to fund a scholarship for a second weekend ski trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Prospect Mountain (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Prospect Mountain Association, whose mission is to support community health and wellbeing by providing groomed cross-country ski trails and programs for a diverse population in the Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts communities and to promote and develop the sport of cross-country skiing through related educational activities for such communities was awarded a grant for funding to improve the race venue and the purchase of fencing.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Share Winter (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Share Winter Foundation (“Share Winter”) is a grant making organization working to improve the lives, health, and fitness of youth through winter sports was awarded a grant to grow the program of Association of Africans Living in Vermont.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SHRED Foundation whose mission is to provide life and career opportunities to youth through snowboarding and skateboarding was awarded a grant for transportation costs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Smugglers Notch Ski Club whose mission is through coaching, competition, and community, SNSC athletes develop passion, abilities, decision-making and friendships preparing them for success on snow and in life was awarded a grant for T-bar ground infrastructure work.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Spruce Mountain (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Spruce Mountain whose mission is to offer winter outdoor recreation for all ages. was awarded a grant for snowmaking on the slalom trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>STRIDE, a 501(3)c organization educates and empowers individuals with special needs in life-changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healthy, active and fun lifestyles. Stride was awarded a grant for funding for race training sessions and uniform and race course equipment</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Vermont Adaptive is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. We promote independence and further equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational activities was awarded a grant to purchase a sit-ski.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Winter4Kids (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Winter4Kids is a youth-focused nonprofit organization that changes lives through winter activities. NWAC which provides mentor-based, experiential learning and encourages kids to have FUN while mastering Nordic skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding was awarded a grant for a DEVO program coach.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - Woodstock Ski Runners (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Woodstock Ski Runners, who by providing access to introductory and competitive programs in Alpine and Nordic skiing and ski racing within the backdrop of a fun, supportive, family-oriented environment, it is the mission of Woodstock Ski Runners to continue our proud tradition of instilling in our children the love of Winter and skiing was awarded a grant to help keep the cost of our Fridays Program down.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024 Grant Recipients - YES (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Youth Enrichment Services (YES) is a private, nonprofit organization which provides affordable and impactful sports-based youth development and leadership programming for Boston children and teens was awarded a grant for the expansion of the Adaptive YETTI (Youth Excel Through Targeted Instruction) Program.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Abenaki Outing Club's mission is to provide a high level of youth outdoor winter and summer sports instruction and competition that utilizes the Abenaki Ski Area as a training venue, with an emphasis on affordability and accessibility, in a positive and supportive environment, while creating a lifelong passion for outdoor recreation was given a grant to support the development of our learn to ski program, nordic ski program, free style and Alpine Race program.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Adaptive Outdoor Education Center who’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people with disabilities through adaptive recreation and education programs was awarded a grant to support coaches and training fees.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ascutney Outdoors connects our community through recreational activities and events that promote health, wellness, and active childhood development. We foster community spirit through shared experiences, ensuring programs remain inclusive and affordable.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The mission of the Beech Mountain Ski Education Foundation (Beech Mountain Academy) is to interest, educate and involve the surrounding communities in the development of ski and snowboard racing and competition was awarded a grant to support the Free Avery County 5th Grade Learn to Ski/Snowboard program.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cochrans Ski Area whose mission to provide area youth and families with affordable skiing and snowboarding, lessons and race training, in the Cochran tradition was awarded a grant to purchase a new fleet of rental equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Franconia Ski Club, one of the oldest ski racing organizations, who’s mission is to develop outdoor sports such as skiing and skating, to build trails, host ski races and provide for the social recreation and improvement of its members was awarded a grant to construct a Mid-Unload Station for the Valar T-Bar which serves the Taft Training Slope.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Keene Youth Commission whose mission is to create and coordinate recreational youth programming within the municipality was awarded a grant to increase participation in the town alpine and nordic programs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - Kelly Brush Foundation (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Kelly Brush Foundation whose mission is to prevent ski racing injuries through a shared commitment to best safety practices and to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives was awarded a grant for funding an Alpine Competition Safety Consultant position. The Alpine Competition Safety Consultant will provide a reliable national resource for venue excellence, on-hill safety, and training to further our commitment to alpine safety education.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Killington Ski Club, a 501(c)(3) was awarded a grant to support scholarship programs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lebanon Outing Club, whose mission is to educate children by fostering and encouraging all forms of winter recreation including: Instruction, training, and amateur competition in alpine skiing and ski jumping was awarded a grant to support the expansion of the alpine racing programs and the creation of a new freestyle training program.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lovell Recreation was awarded a grant to grow their Nordic program.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - Middlebury Ski Club (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Middlebury Ski club, a non-profit organization of families and friends with the common goal of promoting healthy activity through alpine skiing and of supporting and developing skiers and ski racers was awarded a grant to support scholarships and coaching needs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - Mt Abram Ski Club (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mt Abram, an independent, 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to provide scholarships and snow sports education to the youth of Western Maine. was given a grant for the expansion of local student access program and scholarships.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mountain Alliance, whose mission is to provide transformative experiences and support so that all Avery and Watauga County teens have the opportunity to lead an empowered, adventurous, and service oriented life, regardless of means or background was awarded a grant for the expansion and exposure of their program to underserved communities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nansen Ski Club, the oldest continuously operating ski club in the United States, facilitates youth ski jumping and Nordic skiing programs for elementary through high school aged athletes was awarded a grant for specialized equipment for ski jumping and nordic combined.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - NENSA (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>NENSA whose mission is to share the joy of gliding on snow through educational, recreational, introductory and competitive programs to nurture and sustain an active cross country ski community for all ages and levels throughout the East was awarded a grant for enhanced curriculum development, increased coordinator support, and stronger community engagement.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - NEDS (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>NEDS New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization that is nationally recognized for providing year-round adaptive sports instruction to over 700 children, adolescents and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities was awarded a grant to fund a scholarship for a second weekend ski trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oak Hill Outdoor Center whose mission is to provide more consistent, accessible skiing for all members of the Upper Valley Community was awarded a grant for new rental equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - Prospect Mountain (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Prospect Mountain Association, whose mission is to support community health and wellbeing by providing groomed cross-country ski trails and programs for a diverse population in the Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts communities and to promote and develop the sport of cross-country skiing through related educational activities for such communities was awarded a grant for funding to expand the Wednesday after school program.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - Share Winter (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Share Winter Foundation (“Share Winter”) is a grant making organization working to improve the lives, health, and fitness of youth through winter sports was awarded a grant to grow the program of Association of Africans Living in Vermont.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - Spruce Mountain (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Spruce Mountain whose mission is to offer winter outdoor recreation for all ages. was awarded a grant for the Learn to Ski and Snowboard program, facility and trail maintenance, community outreach and scholarships.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - Stride Adaptive Sports (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>STRIDE, a 501(3)c organization educates and empowers individuals with special needs in life-changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healthy, active and fun lifestyles. Stride was awarded a grant for professional coaching development.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Sugarloaf Ski Club, a 501(c)(3), whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all youth to participate and excel in skiing and snowboarding, promote community-building events, support competition, and preserve the history and heritage of the mountain was awarded a grant for subsidizing local kid's ski passes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Summit Adaptive Sports, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through outdoor recreational opportunities was awarded a grant to expand and sustain our winter sports outreach programs,</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation, who’s mission is to support the development of learn to ski programs by providing equipment, supplies, and financial support where necessary in or to increase participation in outdoor winter activities for Farmington area youth. was awarded a grant for T bar repairs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Vermont Adaptive is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. We promote independence and further equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational activities was awarded a grant to support the new Surface lift at Pico.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - Winter4Kids (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Winter4Kids is a youth-focused nonprofit organization that changes lives through winter activities. NWAC which provides mentor-based, experiential learning and encourages kids to have FUN while mastering Nordic skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding was awarded a grant for a DEVO program coach.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025 Grant Recipients - Woodstock Ski Runners (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Woodstock Ski Runners, who by providing access to introductory and competitive programs in Alpine and Nordic skiing and ski racing within the backdrop of a fun, supportive, family-oriented environment, it is the mission of Woodstock Ski Runners to continue our proud tradition of instilling in our children the love of Winter and skiing was awarded a grant to help keep the cost of our Fridays Program down.</image:caption>
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