The Carol M. White Physical Education Program is funded by the federal government through the U.S. Department of Education and awards grants to local educational agencies and community nonprofit organizations. Funds are awarded to programs that create or enhance physical education in K-12 settings and for afterschool programs centered around physical education. High schools may use this funding, but applications must be submitted by the school district. Recent awards include Boaz City School System in Alabama in the amount of $461,096, District of Columbia Public Schools in the amount of $496,359, and Lewis County Board of Education in Kentucky for $379,242. Award deadlines vary by year and the maximum award is $500,000.
Carol M. White Physical Education Program
U.S. Department of Education
550 12th Street, S.W., Rm. 10071/PCP
Washington, DC 20202-6450
Phone: 202-245-7871
ed.gov
The Charlotte Martin Foundation awards grants for equipment, supplies and facilities for youth programs, especially for programs centered around disadvantaged youth. Applications may be submitted anytime and the maximum award amount is $20,000. Public schools and school districts and nonprofit organizations may apply for funding. Funding is only supplied to programs in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Recent awards include the Hellgate High School girls basketball program in Montana, which received $1,500, and the Lewistown Public Schools in Montana, which received $50,000. In 2008, the Charlotte Martin Foundation awarded over $480,000 to athletic programs.
Charlotte Martin Foundation
Email: [email protected]
charlottemartin.org
Good Sports is a nonprofit organization that provides equipment grants to youth programs and schools that serve disadvantaged youth. Programs must focus on youth ages 5 to 18 and must be located in the United States. Applications may be submitted anytime. There is a 10 percent administrative fee when the application is approved. Recent grants were made to Madison Park High School and Snowden International High School.
Good Sports
Bayside Office Center
150 Mt Vernon St Suite 2
Boston, MA 02125
Phone: 617-282-6125
Email: [email protected]
goodsports.org
Other sources for athletic grants for high schools exist. The Baseball Tomorrow Fund provides funding for school districts and high schools for baseball-related projects. The average grant award is $39,000. The NFL Grassroots Field Grant Program provides up to $200,000 to high schools and nonprofit organizations for football field maintenance and resurfacing. USA Football provides equipment grants to high schools and youth programs. High school football equipment grants are valued at $1,500.