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Athlete Experience Scholarship Program

UPSWING FOUNDATION

Foundation Quarterly Grants for Youth Sports

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 1, 2026

23 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Athlete Experience Scholarship Program

Overview: UPSWING Foundation offers the Athlete Experience Scholarship Program to create equal access to sports performance, dance, and recovery training.

Geographic Scope: Colorado (Centennial, CO area)

Focus Areas:

  • Sports performance training

  • Dance training

  • Recovery training
  • Training Location: UPSWING Centennial, 7460 S University Blvd, Centennial, CO 80122

      Eligibility

    • Household Income Requirement: Household income must be LESS THAN 2.5x the limit of Colorado's Reduced Lunch Program
    • For income eligibility determination: https://bit.ly/hhiupswing25-26

      Scholarship Periods & Deadlines

      Applications are due one month prior to the upcoming period start date:
    • Spring Period: February 1 – April 30 (Application deadline: January 1)
    • Summer Period: May 1 – July 31 (Application deadline: April 1)
    • Fall Period: August 1 – October 31 (Application deadline: July 1)
    • Winter Period: November 1 – January 31 (Application deadline: October 1)

      Participation Requirements

    • Athletes must attend training an average of 1-2 times per week
    • Minimum requirement: 12 sessions over the 3-month period to maintain scholarship status
    • Failure to meet 12-session minimum results in ineligibility for scholarship renewal for future periods
    • Renewal applications are due one month before the end of the current scholarship period

      Contact Information

      UPSWING Centennial:
    • Address: 7460 S University Blvd, Centennial, CO 80122
    • Email: facilities@upswingfoundation.org
    • Phone: (720) 500-5100
    • Hours: Mon-Fri 3PM-9PM, Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun Closed

    UPSWING Office:

  • Address: 1746 Cole Blvd # 300, Lakewood, CO 80401

  • Email: contact@upswingfoundation.org

  • Phone: (720) 608-0259
  • Organization: UPSWING Foundation, Registered 501(c)(3), EIN: 85-3622275

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Complete the following 3 steps to apply:

    1. Step 1 — Submit the Scholarship Application
    - Complete the brief questionnaire
    - Information provided will not be shared outside the UPSWING team

    2. Step 2 — Create Your UPSWING Account
    - Register for an UPSWING account

    3. Step 3 — Complete UPSWING Registration
    - Finalize your registration

      After Submission

    • UPSWING team will review the information provided
    • Team will reach out to discuss next steps

      Renewal

    • One month before the end of current scholarship period, submit renewal application for the next intended period
    • Must have met 12-session minimum in previous period to be eligible for renewal

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sports

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