Laureus Foundation USA- Request for Proposals: Metro Atlanta, New Orleans, New York City, and Los Angeles

Overview

_NOTE: Funder has moved this RFP to invite-only for this year. All organizations have been invited to apply that are eligible. Funder may issue an open RFP next year._

Laureus USA is pleased to announce funding opportunities for sport for development organizations operating in Atlanta, New Orleans, New York City, and Los Angeles.

About Laureus USA

Laureus USA’s mission is to improve the lives of youth and unite communities through the power of sport. We are a part of the global network of Laureus Foundations that uses the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and inequality for children, young people and their communities. Laureus USA will make one-year general operating grants to local organizations.

Who We Fund

Laureus USA funds non-profit sport for development organizations that intentionally address a particular and relevant social issue facing youth while increasing physical activity and enhancing social-emotional development.

Laureus USA will fund organizations using sport to create impact in one or more of the following social focus areas:

* Health and Wellbeing
* Education
* Gender Equity
* Employability
* Inclusion
* Peace Building

Organizations that meet the following criteria will be prioritized for funding:

* Intentionally prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruiting, hiring, and engaging program staff/ participants

* Work primarily with underserved and marginalized youth
* Demonstrate a sustainable organizational structure
* Demonstrate a commitment to learning, leadership and resource development in the field of sport for development

Successful applicants will:

* Highlight primary and secondary social focus areas and commit to measuring impact aligned with the Laureus Sport for Good Global GOAL Framework
* Deliver intentional programming attuned to local needs and in partnership with local stakeholders
* Demonstrate basic standards in the areas of child protection, governance, monitoring and evaluation, partnership, and financial stewardship
* Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across internal practices (leadership, staffing, and governance) as well as in programming and community engagement
* Have the opportunity to implement Algorhythm’s Hello Insight platform to measure social emotional learning in program participants free of charge

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Organizations must meet the following criteria to be considered for funding:
* Have an active 501(c)3 status and EIN #
* Provide direct-service sports programming for youth
* Operate in, serving youth from, or planning to serve youth in one of the following locations:
* New Orleans,
* Metro Atlanta,
* New York City, or
* Los Angeles

_You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Only members will be able to access the application form._

Ineligibility

* What  We Do Not Fund
* Organizations that do not emphasize positive youth development through their programming
* Other foundations or intermediaries that do not provide direct sports-based youth development programming to youth
* Pay to play organizations such as for-profit youth sports leagues
* Projects focused on training for elite-level athletic achievement
* Traditional schools and/or scholastic sports leagues