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Off the Grid ⓦ Shall Squad Stables 00000000000000 | Government Grant Application

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Off the Grid ⓦ Shall Squad Stables is seeking government grants to enhance their operations and provide innovative therapy services utilizing animals. The funding will support various needs, including maintaining the barn, hiring staff, ensuring quality animal care, purchasing necessary equipment and vehicles, and building facilities for therapy.

The business aims to deliver therapy to a diverse clientele, including children, adults, seniors, and specialized populations like those with dual diagnoses or living in care facilities. Their marketing strategy will leverage word of mouth, social media, and collaborations with schools and local programs to grow the client base.

Approval of funding is pivotal due to an ongoing mental health crisis, particularly in rural areas where resources are limited. Animal-assisted therapy is recognized for its effectiveness in enhancing mental health outcomes, and investing in this venture would support a first-generation female minority business owner committed to helping individuals heal and improve their lives.

The competitive landscape shows no direct competitors in the area, positioning Off the Grid ⓦ Shall Squad Stables as a unique provider of much-needed services. The proposal emphasizes the potential for positive community impact and long-lasting benefits for participants.

  • General Information

    Business Registration Number: 00000000000000

    Location: Loretto, PA, United States

    Length of Operation: 1-5

    Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees

    Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k

    Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k

    Open to Loans: YES

  • Funding Usage

    maintaining barn structure- pens, electric, water hiring farm hands animal care (food, water, medicines, vaccines, bedding, vet calls) purchase of tack purchasing truck and livestock trailer pasture fencing and upkeep building a covered arena area and therapy space hiring equine handlers purchasing/providing staff training and certifications purchasing animal training and certifications courses purchase of animals hiring billing company advertising

  • Business Plan

    Providing innovative therapy services to children, adults, seniors and special populations utilizing animals as a median will separate itself from tradition talk therapy. This alone, via word of mouth, will in time, grow my business. Additionally, with plans to reach specialized populations, such as individuals dually diagnosed with an intellectual disability and a mental health disorder, and/or a substance abuse disorder and a mental health diagnosis, individuals living in nursing homes or other institutional type settings and teaming up with schools and teen programs, this will also add to the growth of my business. Furthermore, with the use of social media and other modalities for advertising, I anticipate an increase in business. Investors should consider 'Off the Grid ⓦ Shall Squad Stables' a good investment for a couple reasons: First- there is a mental health crisis in America right now and options to treatment, especially in rural areas, is sparse. By investing in OTGⓦSSS, you are investing in our brothers and sisters and our communities. Second- Animal Assisted therapy is innovative and evidence based to treat all types of mental health disorders that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Research has shown that animal assisted therapy improves patient satisfaction, energy levels, self-esteem, and mood, as well as decrease depression. Additional benefits include increased motor skills and movement, improved social skills and verbal communication, decreased boredom, and a more positive outlook. Third- Your investment would lay the foundation for a first generation, minority (female) business owner who seeks the opportunity to better the lives of those who are struggling to process the past, live in the present and be free of worry from the future! In conclusion, I sincerely appreciate your time and attention as we consider the future of our country and how we can assist those who are suffering. This unique opportunity will be a vessel for impacting our youth, adults and seniors in a way that will have long lasting positive outcomes. I challenge you to take a chance-- a chance on each other <3.

  • Self Identified Competition

    There are no animal assisted therapists in or around the area. Off the Grid ⓦ Shall Squad Stables is unique and located in a rural community. There are no competitors in or around the area--however, the need for mental health services is abundant.

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