Junior Force Dance Program Scholarship
Funding Amount
Full program costs (covers all tuition and fees)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Other requirements
- Ages 5-17
- Demonstrated financial need
- All ability levels welcome (from beginners to experienced dancers)
Overview
Program Overview:
The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation offers scholarships to ensure equal inclusion in the Junior Force Dance Program for participants who may not have the financial means to register.
Geographic Scope: DMV (Washington, DC metropolitan area)
Target Population:
- Young dancers ages 5-17
- Families with financial need
What is Covered:
Scholarships cover all program costs, including:
- Registration fees
- Performance uniform fees
- Tuition for seven months of instruction
- Game performance tickets
Program Details:
The Junior Force Dance Program provides an enriching experience focused on self-esteem, teamwork, commitment, and fun for young Commanders fans. The program runs July-November and offers opportunities to:
- Perform choreography at various DMV events
- Perform on the field at Washington Commanders games
- Participate in monthly clinics led by Command Force dancers
- Participate in community outreach initiatives
- Perform at pregame and halftime shows
Eligibility:
- Ages 5-17
- Demonstrated financial need
- All ability levels welcome (from beginners to experienced dancers)
Scholarship Limitations:
Scholarships are limited in availability.
How to Apply
Application Process
Nomination Process:
- Scholarships are nomination-based (not direct applications)
- Parents or guardians must nominate a participant
Steps:
- Email JuniorForce@commanders.com with nomination
- Provide participant information and demonstration of financial need
- Submit by August 1st for the upcoming season
Required Information:
- Participant name and age
- Description of financial circumstances/need
- Brief explanation of interest in the program
Contact:
Email: JuniorForce@commanders.com
What The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 4
- Total given
- $173K
- Median grant
- $41K
- Range
- $15K–$77K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 73%, Virginia 18%, Pennsylvania 9%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Triangle, VA; Conshohocken, PA.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Dance
- Youth programs
- Hardship
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