Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Share Winter Foundation Grants

Overview: Share Winter provides grants to learn-to-ski and learn-to-snowboard programs for youth ages 12-18.

Program Requirements:

  • Be a learn-to-ski or learn-to-snowboard program for youth ages 12-18

  • Note: Does NOT fund racing, elite coaching, or competitive programs

  • Host at least 4 program days per season

  • Each participant should attend a minimum of four sessions (recommend 5+)

  • Collect registration forms and track attendance and skill progress throughout season

  • Actively recruit youth from diverse backgrounds (economic, ethnic, gender diversity)

  • Have at least 25 participants

  • Have three years of established programming

  • Have three years of program data available

  • Maintain an established mountain or trail partner
  • Funding Priorities: Share Winter provides additional consideration and support to programs that:

  • Serve a minimum of 25% youth participants identifying as non-white, AND/OR

  • Serve a minimum of 30% youth participants qualifying for the National Free and Reduced Lunch Program, OR reporting household income under $50,000
  • Geographic Scope: United States (grantees serve programs across the U.S.)

    Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or programs with fiscal sponsors

  • Programs serving youth ages 12-18

  • Three+ years of established programming required
  • Current Status (as of 2026-04-03): The 25/26 Grant Applications have closed. Not currently accepting Letters of Interest. Applicants encouraged to join mailing list for future opportunities.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Current Status: The 2025/2026 grant applications have closed and the foundation is not currently accepting Letters of Interest.

    To Apply: Applicants should join the Share Winter Foundation mailing list to stay updated on future grant opportunities and application opening dates.

    Next Steps: Check sharewinterfoundation.org/apply-for-grant/ for updates on when applications reopen.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sportsyouth-programsnonprofits

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