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.

    Funding Cycles

    The program operates with multiple funding cycles throughout the year:
  • 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

    Eligible Organizations

    Funding targets organizations that:
  • 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)

    Recent Grant Recipients (Examples)

  • 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

Contact Information

Phone: 347-927-7825 Email: contact@pptc.org Website: pptc.org

How 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.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

youth-sportsyouth-programsafter-school

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