Maidmans from all parts of the world are welcome to join this project. 

The primary goal of the Maidman DNA Project is to identify relationships among participants,
and to map the various worldwide Maidman family lines using genetic Y-DNA testing.

We recommend Y37 marker Y-DNA testing as these tests are the primary tools
used to further the project goals. Other tests, are more specialised and by themselves
do not contribute to the project goals. But you should take whatever you can afford.

There is more information in Links and FAQ.

About the General Fund

Y-DNA Testing Assistance Available:  Please apply to the Admin stating why and what is being applied for.
FTDNA manages a General Fund for projects -- donations are held by FTDNA for use in the project.  The Admin makes the decisions along with noting the conditions (if any) as stipulated by the donor. The General Fund for the Maidman project is used for male Y-DNA testing. Donors may contribute to the project's general fund to assist with the cost of future testing. Donors may designate which a specific ancestor the donation is to assist. You do NOT have to designate a specific testing interest when you donate - donations without a specified interest are used for testing at the discretion of the project administrator. If you think you descend from a male line there may be funding available to help defer the cost of testing.  If you donate, please let the Admin know - FTDNA has ceased alerting Admins of a donation.

If You Want Assistance from The General Fund

There is general assistance available to defray the cost of Y-DNA testing. If you would like assistance please contact the group administrator. 

1. Fund Purpose and Use: The primary goal of the Maidman DNA Project is to identify relationships among participants, and to map the various worldwide Maidman family lines using genetic Y-DNA testing. The purpose of the Maidman DNA Testing Fund is to provide financial assistance, by means of privately donated monies, to both existing and potential participants who want to expand the Maidman DNA Project but cannot afford the cost of testing because of their financial state. The money in the fund can only be applied to the purchase of Maidman DNA testing kits with Family Tree DNA (FTDNA).

2. Ownership: The fund recipients will be expected to maintain their personal FTDNA Home page.

3. Applicable Tests: Funding will only be provided for Y37 marker Y-DNA testing as these tests are the primary tools used to further the project goals. Other tests, are more specialised and by themselves do not contribute to the project goals.  But apply for aid if you can also contribute.  Note that shipping and handling fees are not covered.

4. Method of Payment: The recipient will not receive money directly from the fund - this (and the order itself) is all handled by the Admin.

5. Donation Based: This is a donation based endeavour and is only possible because of the generosity of others. None of the money will have any commercial "strings attached"; i.e., there will be no expectation of use or endorsement of any commercial service or product tied to either the actual donation or disbursement. Put simply, this fund exists only on a purely philanthropic basis. It is hoped that, when possible, people will continue to add to the fund so that is does not become depleted. 

Donations can be made a number of ways - credit card, PayPal and via cheque to FTDNA with instructions as to which project it is to go. Donations can be made publicly, anonymously, and in honour of another. 

To donate, click on the word in the project's landing page

6. Willingness to Participate: There is a clear relationship between traditional genealogy and genealogical DNA testing.  Prospective recipients must be willing to contribute their own information. To reinforce the necessity of information sharing, participants who seek assistance from the donation fund will be required to provide the project administrator with as detailed a pedigree (paternal lineage only) as the recipient has.  Also, the recipient will be required to sign the FTDNA release form, allowing FTDNA to compare test results with others.

7. Time Between Assistance Applications: In an effort to prolong the availability of the fund and to curb any possible abuse, participants will be limited to one grant per year. 

8. Administration and Dispersion of Funds: The actual fund and the money it contains are kept and maintained by FTDNA. The administration of the Maidman DNA Testing Fund and the dispersion of any of its monies are at the complete discretion of the fund administrator. The administrator also has the ability and responsibility to make any necessary changes to the way the fund is administered.

9. Publication of Funds, Donors, Recipients and Fund Status: In order to provide a minimal level of visibility and oversight to the fund, the information may be requested from the admin.

p>10. Requesting Funds: Because the fund is for those in financial need, a prospective recipient must provide the following by e-mail to the fund administrator. Download application copy and paste into e-mail, then fill in and send to administrator. We can send you this if you ask.

1.	Testers Full Name:
2.	Complete Mailing Address  to send test kit to (including Post code):
3.	Your Phone Number:
4.	Your Email Address:
5.	Which test are you requesting?	YDNA-37
6.	Are you currently participating in the Maidman DNA Project?  If yes, what is your kit number?
7.	Will you be the person who completes the test?	Yes                                         No
	If no, have you identified a direct male Maidman descendant who will take the test?	Yes                                         No
8.	Will you (or your tester) be able to complete and return the kit within 30 days?	Yes                                         No
	If no, please explain:
9.	Please indicate how long you have been researching your Maidman lineage:
10.	Will you be able to provide at least 3 generations of documented ancestry?	Yes                                          No
	If no, please explain:
11.	Please explain why you need assistance:
12.	If approved for a grant, will you be in a position to pay for the portion of the test that the testing fund does not cover?	Yes                                         No
	If no, please explain:
13.	I agree to abide by the Admin’s decision	Yes                                           No