Play It Forward
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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.
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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
- Complete the Play It Forward Application Form
- Submit materials at least one week before the date membership is needed
- Applications can be submitted by:
- Youth players directly
- Coaches on behalf of players
- Local disc organizations on behalf of players
- 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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
- Poverty alleviation
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