USATF Foundation Accepting Youth Club Grant Applications

25 Nov USATF Foundation Accepting Youth Club Grant Applications

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PITTSBURGH – 

The USA Track & Field Foundation is currently accepting Youth Grant applications from interested clubs and organizations for its 2025 Youth Grant awards, announced USATF Foundation CEO Tom Jackovic.

Youth track clubs and programs from across the United States are encouraged to apply. The Foundation prioritizes using grant funds to expand existing youth programs, increase competitive opportunities for young athletes, and enhance the overall experience for all participants. Preference is given to clubs based in low-income areas and to programs with a proven record of sound financial management, diverse funding sources, and community support. Eligible expenses include equipment, uniforms, meet fees, travel, facility rentals, and outreach efforts.

Interested parties may fill out the USATF Foundation grant application online at:

https://usatffoundation.org/grant-info/applications/youth-club-grant-application/

 The grant application deadline is January 31th, 2025.  Grants will be awarded in March. Clubs will be contacted directly if they should be selected. The USATF Foundation has awarded over 1.1 million in Youth Club Grants since 2006.

In 2024, the Foundation awarded a second round of grants to nine outstanding youth clubs for their exceptional commitment to youth development. These clubs were recognized for their dedication to providing essential resources that cultivate the next generation of track stars, emphasizing character building, education, physical fitness, and personal growth. Through these grants, the Foundation aims to inspire other youth clubs across the nation to expand their reach and deepen their impact on young athletes.



The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.