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Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Amount not specified

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview: Award recognizing NIRA members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication to college rodeo.

Award Criteria: Given to athletes who show leadership commitment to college rodeo through service roles and contributions to the sport

Background: Named after Sonny Sikes, who has an extensive background in college rodeo:

Competed and won national titles in team roping and tie-down roping at Sam Houston State University

Served as coach at Sam Houston State University

From 1962-1979, served as NIRA Executive Secretary (with wife Joanne)

Known for dedication and passion for college rodeo

Example Winner Profile: Senior athletes who have:

Served as Regional Student Director

Taken on multiple leadership roles within NIRA

Competed at CNFR multiple times

Demonstrated commitment to advancing college rodeo

Geographic Scope: United States - all NIRA members eligible

Eligibility: College rodeo athletes who are NIRA members

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

National Intercollegiate Rodeo Foundation · Walla Walla, WA

Donations to scholarship program

$130K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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