Sports Matter Grant Program

Sports Matter Grant Program is sponsored by The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. Supports impactful youth sports organizations in select U. S.

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com/\">Donate Now</a></p>\r\n"}}"> \r\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Must provide organized sport opportunities for youth 18 years or younger. </li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States serving youth in a zip code with a <a href=\"https://www. census.

gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/IPE120222\" title=\"poverty (opens in a new window)\">poverty</a> rate of 15% or higher OR be a public/charter school in the United States where at least 50% of students receive <a href=\"https://www. niche. com/k12/search/best-schools/\" title=\"free or reduced-price lunch (opens in a new window)\">free or reduced-price lunch</a>.

</li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Organization must operate on the local level or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally and directly benefits the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding.

</li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Grant must be used to support the playing of youth sports (examples include equipment, registration fees, league costs, infrastructure support, etc.). Funding will NOT be provided for playground creation/refurbishments, fundraisers, or e-sports. </li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">An organization/school cannot receive more than one Sports Matter grant in a calendar year.

Grants are not automatically renewed; there is no guarantee of continuous funding. </li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Non-charities, including organizations recognized as 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s, and (c)(19)s like homeowner’s associations, civic leagues or volunteer fire companies, private schools, religious organizations and colleges/universities, and individuals are not eligible at this time.

</li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">All grant applications are made subject to review of the organization’s reputation and activities, and its agreement to comply with applicable terms and conditions. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.

</li>\r\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">An organization/team must agree to comply with the DICK’S and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s anti-discrimination policy, which states that discrimination is prohibited based on race, color, creed, ancestry, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information and any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}"> Must provide organized sport opportunities for youth 18 years or younger. Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States serving youth in a zip code with a poverty rate of 15% or higher OR be a public/charter school in the United States where at least 50% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch .

Organization must operate on the local level or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally and directly benefits the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding. Grant must be used to support the playing of youth sports (examples include equipment, registration fees, league costs, infrastructure support, etc.).

Funding will NOT be provided for playground creation/refurbishments, fundraisers, or e-sports. An organization/school cannot receive more than one Sports Matter grant in a calendar year. Grants are not automatically renewed; there is no guarantee of continuous funding.

Non-charities, including organizations recognized as 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s, and (c)(19)s like homeowner’s associations, civic leagues or volunteer fire companies, private schools, religious organizations and colleges/universities, and individuals are not eligible at this time. All grant applications are made subject to review of the organization’s reputation and activities, and its agreement to comply with applicable terms and conditions.

Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.

An organization/team must agree to comply with the DICK’S and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s anti-discrimination policy, which states that discrimination is prohibited based on race, color, creed, ancestry, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information and any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

The grant administrator reserves the right to adjust the amount awarded to each organization without prior notice. Organizations will be notified of any decision via email. All funding decisions are final.

If an organization is approved, a grant agreement must be signed by the recipient contact included in the application. Grant checks will be mailed directly to the recipient's address as listed in the application. Please allow four to six weeks for delivery.

How do I apply for a grant? If my organization has already received a grant, can I still apply for funding? </p>\r\n<p>Not in the same year — each organization/school can only be awarded one grant per calendar year.

</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n"}}"> Not in the same year — each organization/school can only be awarded one grant per calendar year. Where do I find the Sports Matter logo and recognition guidelines if my organization has received a grant? </p>\r\n<p>Any announcement, logo usage or press release language requires approval from DICK’S Foundation.

Please contact your Grant Manager to obtain a logo file and/or discuss plans for grant recognition and publicity. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n"}}"> Any announcement, logo usage or press release language requires approval from DICK’S Foundation. Please contact your Grant Manager to obtain a logo file and/or discuss plans for grant recognition and publicity.

Do you grant directly to individuals? </p>\r\n<p>No, we do not make grants directly to individuals. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n"}}"> No, we do not make grants directly to individuals.

What areas or types of programs are not eligible for a grant? </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Private schools</li>\r\n<li>Religious organizations</li>\r\n<li>For-profit organizations</li>\r\n<li>Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns</li>\r\n<li>E-sports</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n"}}"> Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns Can I request funding if my organization has a pending 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status?

</p>\r\n<p>No. Only organizations that are listed in the Internal Revenue Service's current <a href=\"http://www. irs. gov/charities/article/0,,id=249767,00.

html\" title=\" (opens in a new window)\">50-State Master File</a> are eligible to receive funding. If you believe that a system error is preventing you from submitting an application, please contact the IRS at 1-877-829-5500 and request to be added to Publication 78, also known as the 50-State Master File.

</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n"}}"> No. Only organizations that are listed in the Internal Revenue Service's current 50-State Master File are eligible to receive funding. If you believe that a system error is preventing you from submitting an application, please contact the IRS at 1-877-829-5500 and request to be added to Publication 78, also known as the 50-State Master File.

Can I request funding if my organization is a private foundation or privately operating foundation? </p>\r\n<p>No. Only organizations recognized as public charities (other than Type III supporting organizations) are eligible for funding. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n"}}"> No. Only organizations recognized as public charities (other than Type III supporting organizations) are eligible for funding.

Who do I contact if I was awarded a grant but still have not received the check? </p>\r\n<p>Grant checks will be mailed directly to the recipient organization at the address provided in the application. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.

If the grant was approved and the agreement was signed more than 6 weeks ago, and the check has not yet been received, please contact <a href=\"mailto:info@sportsmatter. org\" title=\" (opens email application)\"><u>info@sportsmatter. org</u></a> for assistance with submitting a void/reissue request.

</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n"}}"> Grant checks will be mailed directly to the recipient organization at the address provided in the application. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. If the grant was approved and the agreement was signed more than 6 weeks ago, and the check has not yet been received, please contact info@sportsmatter.

org for assistance with submitting a void/reissue request.