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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Play It Forward

Overview: Financial assistance program that helps local residents participate in Raleigh's exercise, recreation, and sports programs by removing financial barriers.

Focus Areas:

  • Recreation programs

  • Sports programs

  • Exercise programs

  • Athletic activities
  • Geographic Scope: Raleigh, NC and surrounding area

    Eligibility:

  • Children seeking to participate in sports and recreation

  • Families with limited financial resources

  • Seniors seeking connection through exercise classes

  • Any individual (toddlers to seniors) excluded from nature, arts, and recreation programs due to financial barriers
  • What They Fund:

  • Summer camps

  • Recreation and sports program fees

  • Exercise classes

  • Athletic program participation
  • Background: City of Oaks Foundation partnership with Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources. Similar to the Give Play program, Play It Forward expands assistance to families and seniors seeking connection to play, exercise, and activity.

    Contact: info@cityofoaksfoundation.org, PO Box 6147, Raleigh, NC 27628

    Website: https://cityofoaksfoundation.org/programs/play-it-forward

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:

  • Visit Play it Forward Financial Assistance page

  • Obtain application form

  • Submit to Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources
  • Note: Check website for specific application periods and deadlines

    Contact: info@cityofoaksfoundation.org for more information or to obtain an application

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    recreationyouth-programsseniorshardship

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