Funding Amount

$4,000

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Current deadline
February 28, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines each year: February 28 · December 1

From the program guidelines: “Application Period: December 1 to February 28”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduating Section V high school seniors

Other requirements

  • Demonstrated diligence in academic and athletic endeavors
  • Exhibit self-motivation and extraordinary effort
  • Must be nominated by school athletic director or sports coach

Overview

Geographic Scope: Section V high schools, Western New York

Focus Areas: Athletic achievement and academic excellence

Eligibility:

  • Graduating Section V high school seniors
  • Demonstrated diligence in academic and athletic endeavors
  • Exhibit self-motivation and extraordinary effort
  • Must be nominated by school athletic director or sports coach

Award Details:

  • One award of $4,000 each to both a male and a female athlete
  • Paid as $1,000 per year for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study
  • Additionally, one non-renewable award of $1,000 to both a male and a female runner-up
  • Award paid in Fall and divided equally between Fall and Spring semesters

Application Requirements:

  • Nomination code required from school athletic director or sports coach

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Contact school athletic director or sports coach for nomination information
  2. Obtain nomination code
  3. Complete the Consolidated Scholarship Application using nomination code
  4. Application Period: December 1 to February 28
  5. Submission Method: Online through Scholarship Portal
  6. Contact: Email Scholarships@racf.org or call 585.341.4350 for assistance

What Sands Family Supporting Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
8
Total given
$4.92M
Median grant
$142K
Range
$10K–$3.3M
  • By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Rochester, NY; New York, NY; Saratoga Springs, NY.
  • 63% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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    $1.07M

  • Rochester Community Squash Inc · Pittsford, NY

    General purposes

    $200K

  • Measures of Justice Institute · Rochester, NY

    General purposes

    $183K

  • NYU Langone Medical Center · New York, NY

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    $100K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Youth sports

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