Finish Line Youth Foundation
 

Opportunities: The Foundation has two funding categories: (1) Youth Athletic Programs; and (2) Youth Camps

Eligibility: 501 (c)(3) nonprofits located in areas with Finish Line stores. Please take an online eligibility quiz at: http://tinyurl.com/kwrv75e

Funding Available: Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 each (funds may be used for scholarships)

Deadline: September 30, 2015

Description: The Foundation focuses on improving the lives of youth through physical activity. Youth athletic programs should be community-based and address active lifestyles and team building skills. Camps must have an emphasis on sports and active lifestyle, especially programs serving disadvantaged and special needs kids. The foundation is particularly interested in:

• Organizations providing opportunities for participation for children and young adults age 18 and under
• Organizations whose activities provide direct services to individuals and produce tangible results, rather than those that are policy oriented
• The potential impact of the program/project and the number of people who will benefit
• The organization's fiscal responsibility and management qualifications
• The ability of an organization to obtain the necessary additional funding to implement a program or project and to provide ongoing funding after the term of the grant has expired
• Programs operating near Finish Line stores.
   

Contact Information: Youthfoundation@finishline.com ; for grant guidelines: http://tinyurl.com/2ro77v