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MLS GO PLAY FUND - Individual Grants is sponsored by Major League Soccer (MLS). The MLS GO PLAY FUND offers individual grants to assist in partial participation scholarships for current MLS GO participants. This fund aims to remove economic barriers and expand access to youth recreational soccer through MLS GO leagues, ensuring more children can participate.
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MLSGO. com | The Official Site of MLS GO Come Kick It! Watch MLS on Apple TV The MLS GO PLAY FUND is an annual financial commitment from Major League Soccer (MLS), an initiative designed to expand access to youth recreational soccer through MLS GO leagues.
This fund is dedicated to removing economic barriers and supporting our mission to make soccer more accessible for all children. What is the MLS GO PLAY FUND? The MLS GO PLAY FUND provides annual financial support to help offset seasonal costs for MLS GO League operators and individual players.
Our aim is to ensure that as many children as possible can participate in youth soccer programs. Applications and funds are facilitated through the RCX Sports Foundation : For more information on eligibility and application procedures, click here .
The MLS GO PLAY FUND currently offers three types of grants to current MLS GO participants and operators: Individual Grants - To assist in partial participation scholarships for MLS GO participants. Organization Grants - For MLS GO league operators to assist with program costs.
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Grants - For Parks & Recreation agencies currently operating or planning to launch MLS GO leagues to help offset program costs. "Thanks to a grant from the MLS Go Play Fund we expanded our Soccer in Schools program. We were able to offer soccer during the school day to cut down on the transportation barriers for our After School soccer programs....
The grant helped us connect more kids across different neighborhoods through soccer, regardless of their ability to pay. ” - The 18th Ward “I included you on my email to [athlete's] Mom! He cried today when he got the certificate…so amazing!
We can’t thank you enough! ” - United Sports Training Center "This program is a gamechanger for adding quality on the field! Thank you!"
- Adirondack Coast Sports "We are very grateful for the grant, and we are excited to continue to grow!" - Dayton Kroc Center "The look on the family's faces when they came in and were provided with the scholarship, allowing them to participate in the MLS GO program and not have to make a decision about where to use their scholarship funding that we already provide. That was a success."
- Pullman Parks and Recreation "Countless parents are tearfully thankful to see their kids in uniforms for the first-time. Parents cannot dream of joining nearby leagues at $350-$450 a season so we provided their only opportunity and really are going to be the premier league in the area while remaining affordable." - The Coach Sarna League "MLS GO removed barriers for our family.
It's inclusive, well-organized, and truly designed for kids of all backgrounds." - The National Soccer Roots "The MLS GO PLAY FUND was critical in ensuring program quality, equity, and reach. It allowed the YMCA to deliver a consistent, professional experience across branches while keeping participation accessible."
- YMCA of Greater Seattle
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current MLS GO participants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
MLS GO PLAY FUND - Individual Grants is funded by Major League Soccer (MLS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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