Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 140-X-7 — Award of Education Grants

140 Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers

Ala. Admin. Code r. 140-X-7-.01 General Provisions

As provided in the Code of Ala. 1975, §34-40-15, the Board has the authority to make grants, and to otherwise arrange with qualified individuals, institutions, or agencies to develop and promote athletic training programs and continuing education programs for athletic trainers.

History

• Author: Lydia Thurston, Ciara Taylor, Bradley Montgomery, Rodney Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-40-3(e).
• New Rule: Published December 31, 2019; effective February 14, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 140-X-7-.02 Acceptable Expenditures

The Board may, at its discretion, award grants for the ultimate purpose of protecting the public through granting funds to further the education of athletic trainers. Grants may be awarded annually, contingent upon the availability of funds, to education-related efforts as follows:

(1) Educational sessions which can include on-site sessions or online through electronic means;

(2) Lab supplies;

(3) Continuing education provider fees;

(4) Speaker/presenter honorarium/award and/or travel costs;

(5) Student scholarships for attending or presenting at educational sessions, including fees and travel costs;

(6) Academic scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in approved athletic training degree program;

(7) Research grants for projects related to healthcare for sports participants and physically active people; or

(8) Such other activities or expenditures that will, in the judgment of the Board, aid in the education of athletic trainers.

History

• Author: Lydia Thurston, Ciara Taylor, Bradley Montgomery, Rodney Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-40-3(e).
• New Rule: Published December 31, 2019; effective February 14, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 140-X-7-.03 Grant Application Procedure

Grants are made at the discretion of the Board, and priority will be given to efforts with the greatest potential for broad impact on public safety.

(1) Grant applications shall be submitted to the Board in writing.

(a) Grant applications shall include the name of the organization requesting funding, the amount requested, and a description and timing of plans for using the funds.

(b) Grant applications shall include a description of the method to be used for program assessment.

(c) Grant activities shall be completed by December 31 of the then-current year.

(2) Grantees, upon completion of grant activities, must submit a written follow-up report in letter form to the Board that includes program outcomes based on the planned assessment.

(3) The Board will review and award grants at a meeting following the grant submission request.

History

• Author: Lydia Thurston, Ciara Taylor, Bradley Montgomery, Rodney Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-40-3(e).
• New Rule: Published December 31, 2019; effective February 14, 2020. Amended: Published January 31, 2024; effective March 16, 2024.