Booster Grants (Team Equipment & Resources)
Funding Amount
$4,550 (first round, 2024)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Booster Grants: Supporting South Lakes Athletics
Funder: South Lakes Boosters
Overview: Grants available to coaches to request funding for essential team needs that go beyond what's provided by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
- Award Amount: Varies by application; First round awarded $4,550 total
- Frequency: Opens three times per year (rolling-quarterly)
Award Details
- South Lakes High School athletic teams, Virginia, US
Geographic Scope
- Applications submitted by coaches from SLHS athletic teams
- All athletic programs eligible (sports, dance, etc.)
Eligibility
- Team equipment and resources
- Practice and competition tools
- Items supporting athletic excellence not covered by FCPS funding
Focus Areas
- Dance – Wrist Weights
- Boys Soccer – Scrimmage Vests
- Girls Basketball and Volleyball – Two Portable Scoreboards
- Swim and Dive – New Tech for Scorekeeping
- Girls Volleyball – Hitting Targets
- Girls Lacrosse – New Sticks and Practice Targets
- Girls Soccer – Portable Goals
Examples of Funded Items (2024 Round 1)
- Coaches submit grant applications with specific team needs
- Booster Executive Board reviews each application
- Board votes to allocate funds
- Grants awarded for resources with meaningful impact on team performance
Selection Process
- Supported by sponsorships and community contributions
Funding Source
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission: Applications submitted by coaches
Frequency: Three rounds per year
- Grant application with specific team funding needs
- Description of equipment/resources requested
- Justification for how the items will enhance team performance and training
Required Materials
Review & Selection
1. Booster Executive Board reviews all applications 2. Board evaluates each request for impact and alignment with grant purpose 3. Board votes to allocate available funds 4. Applicants are notified of funding decisions- Applications submitted through South Lakes Boosters (specific contact details not provided in materials)
Contact Information
What South Lakes Booster Club actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $157K
- Median grant
- $157K
- By dollars: Virginia 100%. Top recipient cities: Reston, VA.
Example grants
South Lakes High School · Reston, VA
Grants are made to South Lakes High School to support Activities and Sports in the school
$157K
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