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Meant to Move Athletic Grants

Movemeant Inc

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Meant to Move Athletic Grants

Funder: Movemeant Foundation

Mission: Empower young female athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds by removing barriers to fitness and helping girls foster unshakeable confidence and ignite a lifelong love for sports.

    Geographic Scope

  • United States (nationwide)

    Eligibility

  • Age: Girls ages 8-16
  • Priority: Girls in underserved communities with limited access to sports programming
  • Participation: Parent or guardian involvement required for application

    Funding Focus

    Financial assistance to support:
  • Sports instruction
  • Athletic equipment
  • Athletic apparel
  • Coaching and mentorship
  • Girls' sports and physical activity programs (new or expansion of existing participation)

    Award Amount

  • $1,000 per grant

Grant Purpose

Grants help girls from underserved communities take their athletic game to the next level by providing financial support to grow mentally, physically, and emotionally in pursuit of reaching their full potential.

    What Gets Funded

  • Individual athlete support (ages 8-16)
  • Team/program support (e.g., Glenwood Middle School dance program serving 40 girls)
  • Sports including: volleyball, gymnastics, dance, baseball, hiking, sled hockey, basketball, and other athletic programs
  • Equipment, training, competition fees, travel costs, specialized coaching

    Recent Award Examples (Winter 2024-2025)

  • ENVY Volleyball (serving 200+ young female athletes ages 12-18)
  • Individual athletes: Kaci (gymnastics), Dakota (dance), Camila (baseball), Onistie (dance), Alessandra (gymnastics), Hope (sled hockey), Daniela (basketball)
  • Group programs: Robert's Hiking Club for Girls in NYC (35-45 high school girls per hike)
  • Glenwood Middle School Dance Program (3rd consecutive year, 40 middle school girls)

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Applicant Requirements:
- Girls must be ages 8-16
- Parent or guardian must work with applicant to complete application in entirety
- Priority given to girls in underserved communities with limited access to sports programming

2. Submission Method:
- Submit via application portal/form (see application URL)

3. What to Include:
- Application completed jointly by girl and parent/guardian
- Information about current or desired sports/athletic participation
- Financial need details
- Goals and aspirations related to athletic pursuits

4. Timeline:
- Grants awarded on rolling basis (applications reviewed continuously)
- No specific deadline mentioned; applications accepted throughout the year

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

youth-sportswomenyouth-programs

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