Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Youth who have not yet graduated from high school

Other requirements

  • Planning to participate in a USA Ultimate sanctioned or championship event
  • Demonstrating financial need

Overview

USA Ultimate's financial aid and membership support program for youth from underserved communities, helping eliminate financial barriers to playing ultimate.

Focus Areas:

  • USA Ultimate Membership Dues
  • Youth Club Championship Player Fees
  • Talent ID Camp Registration Fees
  • U20 National Team Tryout Fees

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility:

  • Youth who have not yet graduated from high school
  • Planning to participate in a USA Ultimate sanctioned or championship event
  • Demonstrating financial need

Program Features:

  • Individual youth players can apply directly
  • Coaches and local disc organizations can submit applications on behalf of players
  • Spanish language application available (Aplicación en Español)
  • Since inception, Play It Forward has supported over 2,150 youth
  • Program is funded by donations to the Ultimate Foundation

Contact:

  • Name: Leah Dolan-Kelley
  • Title: Manager, Community Development & H.R.
  • Email: leah@hq.usaultimate.org

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Complete the Play It Forward Application Form
  2. Submit materials at least one week before the date membership is needed
  3. Applications can be submitted by:
    • Youth players directly
    • Coaches on behalf of players
    • Local disc organizations on behalf of players
  4. Spanish language application available for non-English speakers

Required Materials:

  • Play It Forward Application Form (English or Spanish version)

What Ultimate Players Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$20K
Median grant
$5,031
Range
$5,000–$5,230
  • By dollars: Maine 26%, Connecticut 25%, North Carolina 25%. Top recipient cities: Yarmouth, ME; West Hartford, CT; Morrisville, NC.

Example grants

  • Maine Ultimate · Yarmouth, ME

    Youth Growth Grant

    $5,230

  • Connecticut Ultimate · West Hartford, CT

    Youth Growth Grant

    $5,034

  • Triangle Ultimate · Morrisville, NC

    Youth Growth Grant

    $5,028

  • Pittsburgh Ultimate · Pittsburgh, PA

    Youth Growth Grant

    $5,000

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth sports
  • Poverty alleviation

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