Financial Grants

The Sailing Foundation of Barnegat Bay provides financial grants to individuals and organizations in the Barnegat Bay area that seek funding for activities and programs that fulfill the Foundation's mission.

Geographic Scope

• Barnegat Bay area, New Jersey

Eligible Activities

Grants may be requested for:

• Projects related to sailing education and promotion
• Events (must be submitted at least 30 days prior to event start)
• Reimbursement for projects completed or services received a few months before application submission

Eligibility

• Individuals and organizations in the Barnegat Bay area
• No limit on the number of times an individual or organization can seek or be awarded a grant

Award Amount

• Typically $100 - $5,000, depending on circumstances
• Foundation reserves the right to provide only part of the funding sought

Review Timeline

• Board of Directors meets typically six times per year
• Requests may be considered and grants awarded more frequently at Foundation's discretion
• Requestors will be notified in writing in a timely fashion of the Foundation's decision

Post-Award Requirements

• Recipients must provide full accounting of how funds were spent within a few weeks of receiving grant
• Failure to account for funds may disqualify recipient from subsequent grants

Application Process

1. Complete Application Form - Use the official application form available on the website
2. Required Information in Application
   • Explain fully the purpose for which the grant would be used
   • Explain how the grant would further the Foundation's mission
   • Provide detailed information on estimated cost of the activity or project
3. Submission Method - Choose one:
   • Mail: Send completed application and cover note to the Foundation's Secretary at the mailing address
   • Email: Send to contact@sailingfoundationofbarnegatbay.org
   • Online: Submit through online application portal
4. Timeline for Events
   • Grant applications for events must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of the event
5. Timing
   • Requests can be submitted at any time
   • Foundation considers requests at Board meetings (typically held six times per year)

Materials Required

• Completed application form
• Cover note
• Detailed cost estimates
• Documentation of project purpose and mission alignment