Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Sailing programs working with schools
- School systems
Other requirements
- Nationwide (United States)
- Community sailing centers
- Youth organizations
- Educational institutions
Overview
Program Focus: Grants supporting the implementation of US Sailing's REACH program at schools, sailing centers, and organizations nationwide.
The Reach Grants program provides financial support to sailing programs working with schools to implement the REACH (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Environmental Stewardship) program and test curriculum.
Mission
US Sailing's REACH program strives to engage youth and enhance career opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Environmental Stewardship through authentic learning experiences.
Program Objectives
- Provide guidance, feedback and direction for organizations seeking to improve their own curricula, lesson plans and programming
- Build a national curriculum that connects academics and sailing through authentic learning experiences
- Inspire students to become environmental stewards and socially responsible individuals
Eligible Applicants
- Sailing programs working with schools
- School systems
- Community sailing centers
- Youth organizations
- Educational institutions
Program History
The Reach program originated from Community Boating Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Thanks to a grant from the John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation, US Sailing created the REACH program. Initial grants were offered in fall 2012 to sailing programs nationwide.
Contact Information
Reach Program Manager: Jessica Servis
For implementation information: Contact US Sailing's Reach Program Manager
How to Apply
Application Process
To apply for or learn more about implementing the REACH program and available grants:
- Contact the Reach Program Manager at US Sailing
- Provide information about your organization, school partnerships, and curriculum goals
- Discuss grant availability and support for REACH program implementation
Contact: Jessica Servis, Reach Program Manager
Website: ussailing.org (Reach Grants page)
What United States Sailing Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $27K
- Median grant
- $27K
- By dollars: Rhode Island 100%. Top recipient cities: Bristol, RI.
Example grants
United States Sailing Association Inc · Bristol, RI
Program and operations
$27K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- STEM education
- Environmental education
- Youth programs
- Education
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