Score Big: $30,000 USA Ultimate Grants for Local Disc Orgs
You're a local disc org and you're itching for some dough, right? You're not alone. Getting funding for grassroots ultimate can be tough, but hold up - there's hope on the horizon! The USA Ultimate just announced a sweet grant program, dishing out $30,000 to lucky organizations across the US. This is a chance to finally get that shiny new field equipment, kickstart a youth league, or just keep your club's lights on.
Here's the lowdown:
Who's Eligible?
This grant program is open to any non-profit organization that promotes ultimate frisbee within the US. That means youth leagues, high school clubs, college teams, and even adult recreational leagues - anyone dedicated to growing the sport can throw their hat in the ring.
What's the Catch?
There's a bit of a catch - you gotta be a current USA Ultimate member to apply. If you're not already, it's super easy to sign up and it's definitely worth it, trust me.
What Can You Get Funded For?
The grants can be used for a bunch of things, like:
- Field Equipment: New discs, cones, goals, anything to make your games top-notch!
- Tournament Fees: Help your team travel and compete at the next big event.
- Coaching Education: Get your coaches certified and ready to take the game to the next level.
- Youth Programs: Develop the future of ultimate by creating new leagues and camps for young players.
- Community Outreach: Spread the love of ultimate to new players and families.
How to Apply:
Ready to make your dream a reality? Here's the deal:
- Get your application in! The application is online and super easy to navigate.
- Make your case! Write a killer proposal outlining your project, how it will benefit the ultimate community, and how you'll use the funds wisely.
- Be clear and concise. Focus on your goals and show why you deserve this grant.
Don't Miss This Chance!
This is a golden opportunity to take your local disc org to the next level. So, get your team together, brainstorm some amazing ideas, and get that application in. Who knows, maybe you'll be the lucky recipient of this awesome grant.
Remember, the deadline is [insert deadline]. So don't sleep on it, get your application in today!
This is your chance to make ultimate even bigger and better. Let's go!