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Follow the *links provided (to activate a link, "click" on the title of the grant program) or contact the EGUSD Grant Office (or 686-7797 ext. 7652) if you would like more information about the funding opportunities listed.
*The links are listed as a courtesy to our visitors. While these sites are offered as a resource for our visitors, the EGUSD does not control the information contained in the linked web sites and accepts no liability for any information.
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BASEBALL
TOMORROW FUND
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund makes grants to support
baseball and softball programs serving youth ages
10-16. Funds will go to organizations seeking
to increase the number of youth participating
in such programs, improve overall program quality,
create new or innovative ways of expanding and
improving programs, generate matching funds, or
provide opportunities for minorities and women.
All projects should expand baseball and softball
programs in measurable ways, serve a demonstrated
need, have clearly outlined objectives that are
achievable within a designated time frame, and
have a feasible action plan. Applicants seeking
funds for operating expenses, staff salaries,
construction costs (other than baseball/softball
field construction or refurbishing) or other overhead
costs will not be considered.
To apply, submit a brief (no more than three
pages) letter of inquiry to the foundation, outlining
the purpose of the project needing funds. Organizational
history, information about children to be served,
estimated budget, grant time period, and staff
qualifications.
Funds: Vary
Application Deadline:
Letters are accepted four times per year (Oct.
1, Jan. 1, Apr. 1, and July 1)
Contact: Baseball Tomorrow Fund,
245 Park Ave., New York, NY 10167
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BOWERMAN
TRACK-RENOVATION PROGRAM
Sponsored by Nike, this program provides nonprofit
organizations up to $50,000 for the construction
or refurbishment of running tracks. Each year,
the program distributes a total of $200,000. Grant
recipients must provide residents of surrounding
neighborhoods with access to the track, and grant
funds must be at least partially matched by other
contributors by an agreed-upon deadline.
Funds: up to $50,000
Application Deadline:
accepts applications year-round
Contact: Manager, Bowerman Track
Program, Global Community Affairs, Nike, 1 Bowerman
Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005; (503) 671-6453 - Email: nikeresponsibility@nike.com
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LEGO CHILDREN'S FUND
The LEGO Children's Fund will provide quarterly grants for programs, either in part of total, with a special interest paid to collaborative efforts and in providing matching fund to leverage new dollars into the receiving organization. We will give priority consideration to programs that both meet our goals and are supported in volunteer time and effort by our employees.
- Early childhood education and development
- Technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities
- Sport or athletic programs that concentrate on under-served youth
The LEGO Children's Fund will provide grants quarterly. Applicants are invited to submit proposals anytime throughout the year. However, to ensure that a request is considered for a particular trustee meeting, proposals must be received by dates listed below.
Funds: $500 to $5,000
Application Deadline: February 1st for grants awarded in March; May 1st for grants awarded in June; August 1st for grants awarded in September; November 1st for grants awarded in December.
Contact: Kindly send your questions via email to legochildrensfund@lego.com
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UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
The United States Golf Association provides opportunities to organizations through the "For the Good of the Game" Grants Program to introduce the game of golf to people who would otherwise not have the opportunity, specifically kids from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals with disabilities.
Grant awards should be directed towards: instructional programs; caddie or other work-based curriculum; or the construction of facilities that make the game more affordable and accessible.
Funds: Varies
Application Deadline: December 2
Contact: USGA, 1631 Mesa Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906; Phone: 719-471-4810;
Email: grants@usga.org
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THE UNITED STATES RUGBY FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
The United States Rugby Football Foundation (USRFF) offers several grants to schools and community organizations which serve to expose children in the United States to the sport of rugby. The USRFF has several available grant programs:
- Size 4 and Size 5 Ball Grant Program
- Start-up Kit Grants
- Safety and Risk Management
- Coaching and Refereeing Grants
Funds: Varies
Application Deadline: Rolling
Contact: Brian Vizard, United States Rugby Football Foundation, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-0765 - Email: bvizard@usrugbyfoundation.com
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