The USA Track & Field  Foundation has $1500 youth grants immediately available and all youth 
clubs in financial need are encouraged to apply.  Grant applications can be printed from the 
Foundationšs website at  www.usatffoundation.org.

The deadline for applications is June 1, 2008

An outline of allowable  expenses for USATF Foundation grants can be found below:

Allowable Expenses:
ˇ  equipment and uniforms
ˇ  athlete meet fees and travel expenses
ˇ  staff and volunteer training
ˇ  outreach  
ˇ  facilities rental

Expenses/Requests Not Allowed:
ˇ  general operating support
ˇ  individual scholarships and expenses (except for a team's elite athletes travel national meets)
ˇ  paid staff  
ˇ  office  facilities rental
ˇ  "conduit"  organizations
ˇ  multi-year grant requests (however, you can apply for funds annually)

Considerations:  
ˇ  the number of children impacted
ˇ  whether  there is some type of scholastic or educational component to the project 
   (e.g., school behavior, attendance, or achievement)
ˇ  whether the project already has current financial support within their local community 
   (preference will be given to those with a record of financial stability)
ˇ  the potential for self-sustainment and a solid long-term strategic plan


Additionally, all grant recipients will be asked to promote and embrace the principles of the 
Win With Integrity program.

If you have questions, please contact the USATF Foundation office directly at (412)918-1271. 


From the USATF Calendar www.usatf.org/calendars

June 24-29
USA Youth Outdoor T&F Championships,  Charlotte, NC

July 22-27 
USATF National Junior Olympic Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Omaha, Neb.

Dec. 13
USATF National Junior Olympic Outdoor Cross Country Championships, Hanover County, Va. 

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