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:

  1. Email JuniorForce@commanders.com with nomination
  2. Provide participant information and demonstration of financial need
  3. 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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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Dance
  • Youth programs
  • Hardship

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