EQUINE SPIRIT PROGRAMS HORSES HEALING APPLICATION GRIC 2017.PDF

Created: 02/01/2017 • Last updated: 03/03/2017
General information
Organization Equine Spirit Programs
Contact First name Julie
Contact Last name Jimenez
Contact e-mail equinespiritprograms@gmail.com
Contact phone number 4802992506
Address
Street 17016 e. san tan blvd
City queen creek
State AZ
ZIP Code 85142
From what tribe is the Gila River Indian Community
organization requesting the
grant?
Total grant amount request 209,910
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The Gila River Indian Community offers multi-year awards. If your
organization is requesting a multi-year grant for this project or program
from the Gila River Indian Community, enter the amount to be requested
each year.
Amount
Year 1 (Gila River Indian
69,970
Community Grants Only)
Year 2 (Gila River Indian
69,970
Community Grants Only)
Year 3 (Gila River Indian
69,970
Community Grants Only)
Year 4 (Gila River Indian
Community Grants Only)
Year 5 (Gila River Indian
Community Grants Only)
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Grant Cycle 2016
Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/16/2017 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County Government Relations
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Denny Barney
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson 10th floor
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85032
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name: Melody Henderson Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Equine Spirit Programs
8. Is this a non-profit 501c(3) Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination
Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Julie Jimenez Title: Program Manager
10. Phone Number: 480 299 2506
11. Mailing Address: 17016 San Tan Blvd
12. City: Queen Creek State: Arizona Zip Code: 85142
13. Email Address: equinespiritprograms@gmail.com Website Address:
www.equinespiritprograms.com
Project Information
14. Project Name: Horses Healing the Spirit of the Child
15. Purpose of Grant: to provide health promotioin education for children suffering from adverse childhood
experiences
16. Priority Funding Area Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested $69970.00
18. Number of years that funding is 3
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $209910.00
amount x # of years)
20. Has your organization received past Yes 2016
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
Queen Creek
21. Geographic area served
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s mission, history and goals.
The Equine Spirit Program (ESP) is a successful Equine Assisted Learning program with a 7 year
history of promoting resilience among at-risk youth. ESP is an established non-profit since 2014.
Equine Assisted Learning is listed as a Best Practice in the First Nations Behavioral Health Association
Catalogue of Effective Behavioral Health Practices. The mission of the program is to empower, enrich and
educate by providing a safe, research based and equine focused educational experience. ESP connects
rehabilitated horses with at-risk youth, adults, military veterans and their families to promote self-discovery,
targeted areas of personal growth and development
We offer an activity focused life skill programs that utilizes a research based equine assisted learning model,
EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth And Learning Assn.). The goal of ESP programs is to promote improved
mental and physical health by utilizing equine assisted experiential learning through the development of
personal interactions between humans and horses. The targeted area of growth for this grant proposal will be
to address the effects of adverse childhood experiences/trauma and assist in the self directed healing process
of the young partipants of the program .
2. If the organization is a non-profit 501c(3), please describe your relationship with the municipality
including past and present support, whether it be through partnerships, collaborations, in-kind
contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. If the organization is a municipality governmental
sub-division please enter the text “Not applicable.”
ESP is a non –profit working in partnership with area schools, Payne Jr. High School and Casteel High
School and New Horizon Community Care. Payne Jr. High School and Casteel High School have
been requesting our equine services for the past year as we apply for funding through various grant
avenues to address the needs of targeted students They feel would benefit from an alternative type of
therapeutic intervention. New Horizons has numerous facilities surrounding the Gila River Indian
Community which provides residential and respite care for youth in need of social rehabilitation,
behavior modification, improved wellness and living skills. ESP has conducted services for New
Horizons girls residential home during 2016 and the agency reported the services were much needed
and the girls greatly benefitted. Letters of support will be included in the application.
3. Describe the proposed project and planned goals and activities.
The programs goal is to have at-risk youth Improve life skills that are developed to meet the
individuals personal goals by increasing their sense of purpose and connectedness to their
peers, school and community. This increase in connectedness has a direct correlation to
reducing the effects of adverse childhood experiences/trauma which includes but is not limited

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to growing up with physical or mental abuse, household dysfunction, parental divorce or
separation, domestic violence, substance use and incarceration of family members.
Equined Assisted Learning ( EAL) is experiential in nature, allowing participants to learn about
themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses and then processing their
responses. The focus is on ground activities, there is no riding, which requires youth to
develop and apply certain life skills that can be translated from the arena to their personal life
in order to improve their interactions with family, school and community.
Each behavioral health educational sesson builds upon each other and includes creative
thinking, communication, problem solving, work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, and respect for
the individuals’ personal and cultural differences, self confidence and attitude, all cornerstones
for a positive mental health standard of living.
The educational equine sessons will include 12 activities that develop and enhance positive
behavioral health resiliency characteristics. All sessons are at the ranch facility in Queen
Creek. Our partners have agreed to refer all youth through their referral system, and staff will
provide transportation of all youth to the ranch and assist with the distribution and collection of
evaluation surveys as needed.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is as an effective research based approach to health care and
education, two of Gila River’s funding priorities.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
There is a perceived need of this underserved rural community to have accessible youth
focused life skills programming to promote the individuals’ abilities to overcome the barriers
presented by childhood trauma. Increasing the ability of youth to participate in community
programs that promote positive behavioral health and self directed life building strategies will
contribute to the overall health of a growing community. There will be 144 sessions/hours of
programming available for participants. Each session can accommodate up to 12 partipants
per session.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program.
New
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Grant year 2017-2018 (Oct 2017-May2018) timeline is flexible and is conducted in accordance with
Arizona weather considerations.

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8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Payne Jr. High School and Casteel High School and New Horizons Community Care Organization –
will refer participanting youth, support staff will transport youth to the ranch site and assistance in the
dissimination and collection of program evaluation surveys
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
We would be able to implement the program for less than the 3 year funding requested but not be able
to implement the program for less than the requested annual amount.
10. Describe your plan for project sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a program/project
previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards the previously
described sustainability plan.
We are currently reaching out to foundations willing to support youth iniatives affects of adverse
childhood experiences and trauma. We continue to develop working partnerships with community
agencies serving children and are developing a fundraising strategy for various avenues of private and
corporate donations to be utilized in providing additional programs.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Evaluation Methods:
Staff conducts ongoing observation w/ supporting notes to monior participants progress during
delivery , with discussion and assessment of the findings with program team, to make
necessary adjustments for ongoing program improvements. Each session reviews the previous
weeks findings with the participant and aligns the information with the relevancy to their
everyday llife. Staff conducts a client satisfaction survey at the end of each cycle.
Youth actively contribute to their surveys. A summary of the groups responses is created
within 60 days of program completion, will be delivered to the grant funders and program
community partners.

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12. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project. If this information is included in a separate
attachment, please indicate that here.
None

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 2017 -2018
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other funders
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5. Mental health Professional $11174 $0 Click here to
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6. EAGALA Equine specialist $ 7200 Click here to $0 Click here to
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8. Equine assistant handler $ 2095 Click here to $0 Click here to
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11. Facility rental/arena time $ 4095 $0 $0 $0
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Program Horses Horses are part of the program team and are rotated to accommodate the need
for equine for various sessions. Horses are leased at $204 hour x144 program hours. $29387
2. Program equipment includes equipment and items used to interact with the horses in the actual
activities: buckets, cones, brushes, curry combs, lead ropes, halters, etc. $2095
3. Participant Incentives - Incentives are used to encourage ongoing participation of youth to
complete the session cycles. All participants receive a completion incentives and certificates upon
finishing their program goals. $3563
4. Liability Insurance is a required form of insurance for those at possible risk of being sued by third
parties for negligence. Among the most usual classes of mandatory policy are those that cover
businesses who offer professional services to the public. Public policy therefore requires that such
businesses should carry insurance so that, if their activities do cause loss or damage to another,
money will be available to pay compensation. $4837
5. Contracted Professional Fees allows the program to contract with the certified mental health
professional ($77 x 144 hours) $11174
6. Contracted Professional Fees allows the program to contract with the equine specialist ($50 x144
hours) $7200
7. Contracted Professional Fees allows the program to contract with grants manager $1032
8. Contracted Professional Fees allows the program to contract with equine assistant handler ($15x
144 hours) $2095
9. Contracted Professional Fees allows the program to contract with support staff/bookkeeper ($15
x 66 hours) $1000
10. Evaluation- Allows for staff hours needed to process all evaluation data collected for each program
session & cycle and create a data summary of program services at the end of the program year. $3492

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11. Faciliity Rentail/Arena Time : Arena time will be required to conduct all program sessions ($28.43 x 144
hours) $4095
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New Horizon Community Care
“Share the values you grew up with”
February 9, 2017
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is AMee Vermeire and I am writing in support of the Equine Spirit Program. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and
have been the director of the clinical department for New Horizon Community Care for approximately five years. New Horizon
Community Care has become familiar with the Equine Spirit Program over the past several years and would like to encourage funding
of this application for the benefit of our clients. They have had exposure to similar equine programs in the past and they have
benefitted our kids in many ways, including health & wellness, learning to take care of animals, and well as being therapeutic for
everyone involved. More recently, several of our female clients were able to participate in a six week program in which they were
able to build skills necessary to handle difficult life situations through the use of equine therapy and its teachings. This program was
extremely successful and left lasting memories with the young women who had the opportunity to participate.
Organization’s Mission Statement:
New Horizon Community Care is a place of purpose, commitment and integrity. Our mission is to create a structured, therapeutic
environment which will empower individuals to build healthy relationships and develop life skills that will promote personal growth.
We aim to meet the diverse needs of our population by being goal orientated, family focused and culturally sensitive. Our goal is to be
the premier provider of behavioral health services.
New Horizon Community Care is a non-profit agency created in 2001. New Horizon Community Care built a programming structure
that challenges, encourages and counsels children and young adults to enhance self- esteem and to modify their behaviors in order to
become positive community members. Programming is provided in Residential, Outside Support Service and Respite formats.
Regardless of the format selected, each program is formatted to the individual based on circumstances, challenges and personal goals.
Clients will participate in activities, groups and life lessons that help them assess their internal strengths, capabilities and improve
decision making skills. The multiple formats allow ample opportunities for clients to "step down" or transition to less restrictive
programming as the individual improves. In Residential NHYH provides Level II Therapeutic and Level III Behavioral Health
Residential Services, which include Life Skills Client Wellness education and activities that are geared toward personal growth and
goals. Primary therapeutic services in the Level II program is General Mental Health and Substance Abuse provided by Behavioral
Health Professionals. Level III clients can grow in a less restrictive environment that offers behavior modifications and good-decision
making guidance. Residential homes are located in Chandler and Peoria. NHYH has also created an Outpatient Program that provides
therapeutic and life skills activities that are developed to meet client’s goals by staff working with client's CFT/Case Manager to
determine appropriate services. Services include mentoring, health and wellness services, cultural awareness activities, school break
programming, life skills/GED day program, and substance abuse program. Content of programming includes Psycho/ Social
Rehabilitation, Behavior Modification, Client Wellness and Independent Living Skills objectives.
Our hope is that the Equine Spirit Program will acquire funding necessary to continue providing much needed services as it is evident
that the youth we serve greatly benefit from programs such as this one.
Thank you in advance for your support.
AMee Vermeire, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
(480)722-2730
ameevermeire@nhyh.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2754 – Chandler, Arizona 85244-2754


Payne Junior High
7655 S. Higley Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142
Phone (480) School 224-2400 Fax (480) 224-2420
Paul Bollard Principal
November 8, 2016
To whom it may concern:
We are a Junior High School that serves 7th and 8th graders in Chandler Unified
School District. We were introduced to the Equine Spirit Program for some of our
students to participate, but the funding was not available. We have a group of boys
and girls who have behavioral issues that have caused them to struggle socially at
school. Our goal is that this program will provide them with the skills and
strategies to be more socially appropriate at school and in the community.
We would love to have them participate in the Equine Spirit Program; however, due
to funding, we are unable to provide this program to our students at this present
time. We would appreciate any support that is available to help our students here at
PJHS.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. If you have questions, please
contact me.
Sincerely,
Dr. Herbert Warner, Counselor
480-224-2412
Warner.herbert@cusd80.com