Subject: Physical Activity, Health, Child/Youth Welfare, Girls, Sports
Deadline: July 31, 2017
“GoGirlGo!, the Women’s Sports Foundation’s national landmark educational program launched in 2001 for elementary, middle and high school girls, works across the country to keep girls involved in physical activity and to improve the health of sedentary girls. At present, one in three girls is sedentary, while the other gets no more than thirty minutes of physical activity a week. GoGirlGo! identifies and weaves together quality resources within each community and provides comprehensive support to organizations through a hands-on curriculum, grant program and networking opportunities. GoGirlGo! has reached more than one million girls and provided more than $6 million in funding to girl-serving organizations. What is the purpose of the GoGirlGo! New York City Grant? To reward New York City girl-serving agencies participating in GoGirlGo!, the Women’s Sports Foundation’s educational program. Grants can be used for coaching, athletic equipment, uniforms, transportation, facility rental and league/tournament fees.”
Funder: The Women’s Sports Foundation and espnW
Eligibility: “In general, grants will support New York City girl-serving agencies conducting sport and physical activity programs and using the GoGirlGo! curriculum that serve girls aged 5 to 13.” Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation.”
Amount: Up to $2,500
Contact: Link.
