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National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) Grants is sponsored by National Council of Youth Sports. NCYS awards grants to sports organizations to support youth sports programs, offset program costs, and cover sports equipment. Priority is given to organizations that increase the number of youth participating in sports, especially underserved youth.
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Grant Opportunity - National Council of Youth Sports National Council of Youth Sports Become a Certified Sports Administrator U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health Background Screening Guidelines Health & Safety Advisory Council National Center for Safety Initiatives National Youth Sports Week (NYSW) Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) NCYS seeks to increase participation in youth sports programs while ensuring a safe environment by training program coaches and administrators.
The youth development outcomes we seek cannot be obtained without equipping youth organizations with the resources to help young people develop a sense of safety. Through this effort, we seek to assist organizations financially and provide evidence-based CoachSafely training . NCYS will award $5,000 grants to sports organizations to support youth sports programs.
The NCYS grants may be used to offset program costs and sports equipment. Funding may be used for any organized sport for youth. NCYS will also make available wrap-around resources to assist your program.
Consideration will be given to the following priority areas: Organizations that increase the number of youth participating in sports Organizations that grow participation of underserved youth, including but not limited to, those with disabilities, populations disadvantaged because of their gender, ability to pay, race, religion, language group, or social status Organizations operating in communities that are eligible for free and reduced lunch or are in Enterprise Zones Funded organizations will commit to: Have all coaches trained in safety before beginning its program Designate a project coordinator Provide NCYS/CoachSafely with coach contacts to facilitate training Have all employees and volunteers receive background screenings that are consistent with NCYS guidelines Have written athlete protection policies or are willing to adopt NCYS recommendations that help keep children safe from sexual abuse by preventing, recognizing, and responding to situations that may compromise their safety Organizations must provide structured sports activities for youth ages 6–17 Must be certified as a 501c3 organization Must not be a religious or political cause, individual, scholarship, political campaign, or candidate.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations that provide structured sports activities for youth ages 6-17. Must not be a religious or political cause, individual, scholarship, political campaign, or candidate, and must not discriminate. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) Grants is funded by National Council of Youth Sports. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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