Booster Grants (Team Equipment & Resources)
Funding Amount
$4,550 (first round, 2024)
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- South Lakes High School athletic teams, Virginia, US
Other requirements
- Applications submitted by coaches from SLHS athletic teams
- All athletic programs eligible (sports, dance, etc.)
Overview
Booster Grants: Supporting South Lakes Athletics
Grants available to coaches to request funding for essential team needs that go beyond what's provided by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Award Details
- Award Amount: Varies by application; First round awarded $4,550 total
- Frequency: Opens three times per year (rolling-quarterly)
Geographic Scope
- South Lakes High School athletic teams, Virginia, US
Eligibility
- Applications submitted by coaches from SLHS athletic teams
- All athletic programs eligible (sports, dance, etc.)
Focus Areas
- Team equipment and resources
- Practice and competition tools
- Items supporting athletic excellence not covered by FCPS funding
Examples of Funded Items (2024 Round 1)
- 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
Selection Process
- 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
Funding Source
- Supported by sponsorships and community contributions
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission: Applications submitted by coaches
Frequency: Three rounds per year
Required Materials
- Grant application with specific team funding needs
- Description of equipment/resources requested
- Justification for how the items will enhance team performance and training
Review & Selection
- Booster Executive Board reviews all applications
- Board evaluates each request for impact and alignment with grant purpose
- Board votes to allocate available funds
- Applicants are notified of funding decisions
Contact Information
- Applications submitted through South Lakes Boosters (specific contact details not provided in materials)
What South Lakes Booster Club actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
South Lakes Booster Club reported $170K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2024, its most recent itemized filing.
- 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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
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