Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund Grant

Geographic Scope: Greater Cleveland area, Ohio

Mission: The GCSHOF fosters dreams of young athletes by providing grant funding to qualified youth sports organizations. The fund supports youth sports in the region with the hope of developing future Hall of Famers.

Funding Focus

• Purpose: Fund specific, one-time capital or project-based needs
• Eligible Organizations: Amateur, non-governmental youth sports organizations
• Target Population: Youth of all backgrounds
• Key Requirement: Organizations must provide opportunity for youth to participate safely in sports

Award Characteristics

• Recurrence: Grants are awarded annually
• Selection Preference: Preference given each year to organizations that have not previously been funded
• Announcement: Grant applications will be announced at the annual induction ceremony

Fund History

The Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund was established to honor Jack Herrick (1938-2022), a legendary squash champion and devoted steward of the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame. A special endowment fund has been created to ensure financial resources are available well into the future.

Recent Recipients

• 2024: Adaptive Sports Ohio, The Cheryl White Project
• 2023: Cycling Schools, Cleveland Muny League
• 2022: Beat the Streets Cleveland, Youth Challenge
• 2021: First Tee Cleveland, Urban Squash Cleveland

Organization Information

Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame, Inc.

• Address: 2001 Crocker Rd., Ste. 510, Westlake, OH 44145
• Phone: (216) 241-1919
• Status: Non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization
• Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law

Application Process

Grant Application Form

Applicants must complete the Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund Grant Application form with the following required information:

1. Organization Information
   • Organization name
   • Organization address (street address, city, state, ZIP code)
2. Leadership Contact Information
   • Executive Director (first and last name)
   • Board Chair (first and last name)
   • Phone number
   • Email address
3. Organization Description
   • Mission statement
   • Brief description of organization
   • Description of youth population served (including number of participants and demographics)
4. Grant Proposal
   • How the donation would benefit your organization

Application Announcement: Grant applications are announced at the annual induction ceremony.

Submission: Applications should be submitted online via the grant application form.