Morning/Afternoon at the Courthouse or Professionalism Roundtable Grant Application DEADLINE OCTOBER 31, 2017

The purpose of the Morning/Afternoon at the Courthouse grant is to introduce new lawyers to their local courthouse, members of the judiciary, and court staff. Courthouse tours, the opportunity to speak with judges, and a chance to see the behind-the-scenes work are all encouraged.

The purpose of the Professionalism Roundtable grant is to allow members of the judiciary and new lawyers to sit down together and discuss topics and issues in professionalism in the local area.

Affiliates may ONLY apply for EITHER the Morning/Afternoon at the Courthouse OR Professionalism Roundtable grant. All funding decisions are within the sole discretion of The Florida Bar YLD, and projects that are inconsistent with the activities and priorities of The Florida Bar will not be funded.

Name of Young Lawyers Affiliate:

Individual Contact Name:

Contact Address (i.e., the address where The Florida Bar should send the award):

Contact Telephone:

Contact Email:

Proposed date of project (must be within one year from application deadline):

Proposed location of project:

Expected number of individuals attending:

Description/Agenda: Please attach a brief description or agenda for your event.

Describe how you will recognize The Florida Bar YLD for its support of your event: ______

Budget. Please attach a detailed project budget. If you budget for expenditures to cover staff or attorney time, planning meeting space, alcoholic beverages or travel reimbursement, you must show income outside of the YLD funds to cover these expenses, as YLD funds cannot be used for these expenditures. YLD funds may be used to purchase refreshments, gifts, party favors/prizes, invitations/marketing materials, event room rental, etc.

Exhibits/Attachments. Please attach any other necessary exhibits.

To submit your grant application, email an electronic copy (via PDF) to Awards Chair Joe Joyce ([email protected]), Co-chair Annika Ashton ( [email protected] ), and Program Administrator Tom Miller, T M i l l e r @ fl abar .o r g ) . You will receive a confirmation email. Submitting an application will serve as authorization to post, duplicate, and/or disseminate all, or portions of, your application at the sole discretion of the YLD Board of Governors. Please title your PDF Submission using the name of your affiliate and the type of grant for which you are applying. For any questions, please contact Joe Joyce at 386-755-1334 or [email protected] or Annika Ashton at [email protected].