How much funding does Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) Grants provide?

Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) Grants provides $1,500 - $18,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) Grants offered?

Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) Grants

Share Winter Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Sports Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$1,500 - $18,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations with fiscal sponsors accepted

Other requirements

Must serve youth in the Northeast/SARA region

Overview

Killington World Cup Foundation Grants

The Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) awards grants to Northeast area nonprofits to promote winter sports and enrich communities.

Geographic Scope: Northeast and SARA region including ME, NH, VT, CT, NY, MA, RI, NJ, PA, NC, VA, WV

Focus Areas:

Youth development programs in winter sports
Initiatives to increase diversity and equity in sports
Removing barriers to entry (equipment, training opportunities)
Improving safety mechanisms and infrastructure
Events that promote winter sports to wider audiences
Youth enrichment and competitive winter sports programs

Award Range: Grants ranged from approximately $1,500 to $18,000 (as of 2023 award cycle)

Eligibility:

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Organizations with fiscal sponsors accepted
Must serve youth in the Northeast/SARA region

Recent Grant Examples:

Mt. Abram Ski Club: Youth Community Pass Program for Maine public school students ages 6-18
Lebanon Outing Club: Magic carpet surface lift for beginner learning area
Hanover's Oak Hill: Trail lighting for cross-country skiing facility
New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA): Support for Nordic Rocks introductory youth XC ski program serving 2,642 youths across 28 schools
Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV): Learn to ski/snowboard program at Sugarbush

Funding Philosophy: KWCF was created to support the Women's World Cup at Killington and to benefit local and regional youth development programs. The foundation emphasizes investment in the future of winter sports athletes and creating a deeper pool of competitive athletes.

Application Review Committee: Includes Tiger Shaw (CEO Wasatch Peaks Ranch Club), Grace Macomber Bird (Kelly Brush Foundation volunteer), Harry Ryan & Victoria Hone (Facey, Goss & McPhee attorneys), John Casella (Chairman/CEO Casella Waste Management), Kenneth Graham (Founder/Chairman Inverness Graham, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Board), Phill Gross (Managing Director Adage Capital Management, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Board)

How to Apply

Application Information

Detailed application instructions are available at kwcfgivesback.org. The page references a list of 2023 grant recipients and details on how to apply for future KWCF grants on that website.

Note: Specific application process and required materials are not detailed on the Share Winter Foundation website; applicants should visit kwcfgivesback.org for complete submission details.

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What Share Winter Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 64
Total given: $1.43M
Median grant: $18K
Range: $6,000–$50K

By dollars: Colorado 11%, Vermont 9%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Burlington, VT; Reno, NV; Minneapolis, MN.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.