PPTC Grants Program
Funding Amount
Varies by cycle; approximately $1,000 per recipient organization
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
PPTC Grants Program
Funder: Prospect Park Track Club Inc (NY, US)
Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, New York
Program Status: Active, ongoing grant program with multiple funding cycles per year
Overview
Prospect Park Track Club administers a Grants Program that provides funding to youth running organizations and programs that promote running in Brooklyn communities. The program has distributed nearly $14,000+ across multiple cycles since its inception in 2015.- Spring Programs - Applications open in January
- Fall Programs - Applications open in late September or early October
- At least half of the proceeds from the annual Turkey Trot are earmarked for the three funding cycles each year
Funding Cycles
The program operates with multiple funding cycles throughout the year:- Promote running and athletics in youth
- Serve Brooklyn communities
- Focus on youth ages 6-17
- Address barriers to participation (cost of equipment, uniforms, registration fees, travel)
Eligible Organizations
Funding targets organizations that:- Prospect Park Youth Running Club (PPYRC) - ages 6-14, equipment/registration/travel costs
- Run4Fun - youth wellness promotion across Brooklyn locations
- Student Athlete Running Academy (SARA) - ages 8-17, sneaker costs
- Shore Road Striders Track and Field Club - uniforms and race participation costs
- I.S. 233 Young Runners - race bibs for summer competitions
- New York Road Runners STRIDERS - adult wellness programming
- P.S. 161 – The Crown School - apparel for grades 3-5 students at poverty level
- Urban Dove Team Charter School - apparel and shoes for "Couch to 5K" club members
Recent Grant Recipients (Examples)
Contact Information
Phone: 347-927-7825 Email: contact@pptc.org Website: pptc.orgHow to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application procedures are not fully specified in available materials. However, based on program announcements:
1. Submission Period: Applications open at designated times (January for spring programs, late September/early October for fall programs)
2. Selection Process:
- Organizations submit grant applications
- Applications are reviewed by PPTC Board and Grants Committee
- Grants Committee evaluates proposals against funding priorities
- Multiple funding cycles occur annually
3. Notification:
- Recipients are announced publicly via PPTC blog and communications
- Announcement includes organization names, award amounts, and program descriptions
4. Required Information (Inferred):
- Organization name and mission
- Description of youth running programs
- Specific funding needs and budget
- Number of youth served or to be served
- Geographic focus (Brooklyn preferred)
- Impact statement and outcomes
Note: Complete application guidelines, forms, and submission instructions should be requested directly from PPTC via contact information provided.
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