Grant Information our clients
As an equipment dealer-distributor, we are prohibited from actually applying for any grants on behalf of our clients. However we can tell you about them all day long, and provide equipment specifications which most grants require. So here is a list of ongoing grant links for you and your organization. If you have never researched or applied for a grant, be prepared to do some homework.
First, check out the grant site to see if your organization meets all the qualifications. Most sites will list the application requirements on the first few pages. Since each grant is different with any number of variables from geographical requirements, size of project budget, or any number of stipulations, it's hard to say whether you qualify. Note when grant applications are due. If you have missed a deadline, determine if the foundation accepts applications ongoing. Many have quarterly or annual application deadlines. Make note of the next submission date and submit your application at that time.
- http://www.sauconyrunforgood.com The Saucony Run For Good Foundation is committed to improving the lives of children by helping to prevent and reduce childhood obesity. Grants are awarded twice a year, and can be used for any type of physical activity programs within your community. (2012 dates posted)
- http://www.fundsnetservice.com A great information site which allows users to view grant information by category such as 'Sports' 'Health and Wellness' etc. you will find both large corporate owned foundations and private, family funded foundations. The foundations listed are from all over the country and apply to countless areas not only in the United States, but other countries. Of course each foundation has their own criteria, deadline, demographic area, and application process. This link is loaded with a lot of information!
- http://onebyone.4imprint.com
Grants of $500 in promotional items from 4Imprint.com to help non-profits recruit, raise funds and more. - http://corporate.homedepot.com/wps/portal/Grants
- http://www.nikebiz.com/responsibility/nike_giving_guidelines.html
- http://www.aad.org/public/sun/grants.html
- http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.ddJFKRNoFiG/b.4048063/
- http://www.legochildrensfund.org/Guidelines.html
- General Mills-Champions for Healthy Kid
- http://www.keepgyminschool.com/in-action/ (Focus on Middle School Physical Education across the country)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grants.gov source for federal grants
- Responsible Sports Grants – Youth Sports Grants from Liberty Mutual
- Youth Garden Grants
- Office of Head Start Expansion Grants Program
- Frosted Flakes – for baseball or football fields
- NFL Play 60
- PNC Grow Up Great
- Shade Structure Grant Program
- Access to Recreation
- Federal Government Grants
- U.S. Department of Education (ED)
- Grants for Shade Structure
- Grant Opportunities Publicized by NRPA
- Lowe’s Outdoor Playground Grant
- Hasbro Children’s Fund
- Land and Water Conservation Fund
- Recreation Trails Program
- Lowe’s Outdoor Classroom Grant Program
- Lowe’s Toolbox for Education
- Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Education Grants
- Toyota Tapestry Grants
- Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation – Early Childhood Care and Education Grants
- General Mills Youth Nutrition and Fitness Grants
- NRPA Step Up to Health Healthy Communities Start in Parks Grants
- Reader’s Digest Make it Matter Grant
- National Education Association Student Achievement Grants
- Youth Garden Grants 2012 Garden Grant application dates posted
- Captain Planet Foundation Grants
- The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Educational Grant
- GreenWorks! Grant Program
- American Honda Foundation
- Staples Foundation For Learning
- Pay it Forward Foundation Mini Grants
- DonorsChoose.org
- ING Unsung Heros
- Kids in Need Teacher Grants
- Education Mini Grants Funded by the Entomological Society of America
- The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation
- Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Awards
- Operation Green Planet Free Seed Grants
- Fiskars’ Project Orange Thumb to Support Garden Programs
- Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Grants
- NIKE Bowerman Track Renovation Program
- Rapides Foundation Re-Opens Walking Trail Mini-Grant Program
- USA Football Equipment Grants
- The Finish Line Youth Foundation (This is a noteworthy grant. Application acceptance is ongoing.)
- Women’s Sports Foundation Grants
- Tony Hawk Foundation Skatepark Grants (Deadline March 1)
- The Wal-Mart Foundation Grants
- United States Soccer Foundation Program & Field Grants
CDC(Center for Disease Control) grants for nutrition and physical activity
This link is a really good one for the state of Texas, specifically smaller municipalities.
Texas Parks and Recreation grants for municipalities throughout the state of Texas. Deadlines are ongoing. Check these out!
Healthy, Active Native Communities $2,500 Mini-Grant Opportunity
Deadline is passed. Mark your calendar for 2012 application dates.
Deadlines for Applications: January 14, 2011
The Association of American Indian Physicians is now accepting applications for the Healthy, Active Native Communities $2,500 Mini-Grants. The $2,500 awards will be awarded to 10 organizations, which support innovative, culturally sensitive environment and policy approaches to improve nutrition and physical activity through community wide policies, systems, and environmental changes. For more information about these Mini-Grants, please email Kristy Smithson at ksmithson@aaip.org for updates.
Proposals Invited for NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program
Deadline is passed. Mark your calendar for 2011 application dates.
Deadline for Applications: December 15th, 2010 DEADLINE PASSED: GET APPLICATION READY FOR 2011 SUBMITTAL
The NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program is a partnership of the National Football League Youth Football Fund and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to help nonprofit, neighborhood-based organizations improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. The program seeks to redress the shortage of clean, safe, and accessible football fields in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. In order to be eligible for a grant, projects must be sponsored by nonprofit community-based 501(c)(3) organizations or middle or high schools. In addition, all organizations applying for funds must be located specifically and exclusively within NFL target markets and serve low- to moderate-income areas within those markets. A total of $2.5 million is available through this Request for Proposals. There are several levels of support from General Field Support grants to Field Surface Grants to some smaller grants available to help with resurfacing of a community, middle school, or high school football field utilizing natural grass/ sod surfaces. Funds from the program may not be used to maintain field surfaces, as all grant funds must be used for capital expenditures.
Applications Open for General Mills Foundation 2011 Champions for Healthy Kids Grant Program
Deadline is passed. Mark your calendar for 2011 application dates.
Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2010
The General Mills Foundation, in partnership with the American Dietetic Association Foundation and the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, is accepting applications for the 2011 Champions for Healthy Kids grant program. This national program annually awards fifty grants of $10,000 each to community-based groups that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or 509(a) status. Local organizations that work with youth are encouraged to apply. These may include park districts, health departments, government agencies, Native American tribes, municipal organizations, churches, schools, Boys & Girls clubs, etc. The target audience must be youth between the ages of 2 and 18. Proposals must have at least one nutrition objective and at least one physical activity objective. A registered dietitian or dietetic technician must either be directly involved or serve as an advisor to the program. More…
Impact Project Call for Proposals for Health Impact Demonstration Projects
Deadline for Applications: Grants are awarded on a rolling basis; proposals may be submitted at any time.
The Health Impact Project call for proposals (CFP) is seeking applicants to undertake health impact assessment (HIA) demonstration projects. The goal of the CFP and subsequent HIAs is to improve health, demonstrate the effectiveness of HIAs and promote their incorporation into local, state, tribal, and federal decision-making. Government agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will receive grants of $25,000 to $150,000. HIAs bring together relevant public input, available data and a range of qualitative and quantitative methods to anticipate the potential health consequences of a proposed policy, program or project. They are a structured yet flexible process for developing practical recommendations that decision makers can use to advance well-informed public policies, programs and projects that avoid unintended health consequences and unexpected costs.
U.S. Tennis Association Facility Assistance and Funding Available
Deadline for Applications: Open
The USTA provides numerous resources to communities who are renovating existing tennis facilities as well as building new ones. Some of the resources include: concept drawings, bid specifications, construction and maintenance manuals, and programming assistance for maximum court utilization. There are three distinct grant categories of funding:1. Basic facility improvements such as fencing or lighting (up to $4,000 which must be matched dollar for dollar); 2. Resurfacing of existing courts in public tennis facilities (up to 20% of total project cost or grant maximum of $35,000 and 3. New construction or existing facility reconstruction and expansion (up to 20% of total project cost or grant maximum of $50,000)
Athletics and Wellness Support Grants
Deadline for Applications: Rolling Quarterly Reviews.
Finish Line, an athletic retailer specializing in brand name footwear, apparel and accessories, supports athletic and wellness programs located in communities where their stores are located. The foundation funds projects registered as 501 (c) (3) organizations; have a primary focus on assisting children and young adults 18 and under; concentrate on athletics or wellness; and benefit communities in which Finish Line stores are located.
Baseball Tomorrow Fund Offers Support for Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
Deadline for Letters of Inquiry: Open
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association designed to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball. Grants are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. Projects must meet the following criteria: increase the number of youth participating in baseball and softball programs; improve the quality of youth baseball and softball programs; create new or innovative ways of expanding and improving baseball or softball programs; are able to match funds for programs; provide programs for children between the ages of 10 and 16; support existing programs that have demonstrated success in providing a quality youth baseball/softball experience; and address opportunities for minorities and women. Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations involved in youth baseball programs are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry. Selected applicants are then invited to submit a full application. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis.
