USGAA Structural Grant

The USGAA Structural Grant provides funding to GAA units (clubs and divisions) for structural work to build or improve playing facilities. This is a competitive grant program designed to support infrastructure development across the USGAA.

Geographic Scope: United States (all USGAA divisions)

Eligible Project Types:

• Land Acquisition
• New facility construction
• Addition or expansion of existing facility
• Field Development
• Dressing Room construction/improvement
• Clubhouse construction/improvement
• Other structural improvements to playing facilities

Eligibility:

• USGAA-affiliated clubs and divisions
• GAA units owning or leasing property
• Units able to demonstrate strategic value and community impact
• Projects must be for structural work only

What They Fund:

• Capital projects for facility construction and improvement
• Infrastructure development supporting playing facilities

What They Don't Fund:

• Non-structural work
• Projects requesting less than $5,000 or more than $250,000
• Projects without demonstrated strategic value

Assessment Criteria:

• Number of teams with direct access to facility
• Number of registered GAA members with direct access
• Growth rate of GAA in the region
• Strategic value (potential to serve wider geographical area, host regional championships)
• Project financing and sustainability
• Annual revenue and maintenance cost projections

Application Steps:

1. Complete the USGAA Structural Grant Application form
2. Provide detailed project information and financial documentation
3. Submit application through the online form portal

Applicant Details:

• Unit Information: Division applying for grant, name of person preparing application
• Contact Information: Email (must use official GAA email @gaa.ie), phone number

Project Details:

• Location: Full street address, city, state
• Project Description: Purpose of grant (summarize project type)
• Project Type: Specify if new facility or addition/expansion
• Existing Facilities: Brief description of current facilities
• Detailed Project Plan: Full details of project under consideration (maximum 5,000 words)
  • Project scope and planned timeline
  • Identify if any phases are dependent on grant approval
  • Status of local and state permits required
  • List major permits and approval status
• Property Status: Specify if property is owned or leased

Project Finances:

• Projected Overall Cost of project
• Amount Requested: (must be $5,000-$250,000)
• Funding Currently in Place: (exclude financing arrangements like mortgages or bond issues)
• Borrowing Amount: Expected annual debt repayment amounts
• Annual Revenue of Unit: Estimated typical money raised from sponsorship, gate receipts, etc.
• One-off Event Revenue: Estimated possible revenues from fund-raising initiatives specifically related to project
• Annual Maintenance Costs: Estimated annual maintenance costs for facility (utilities, upkeep, etc.)

Strategic Value:

• Teams with Direct Access: Number of teams with weekly access to facility
• Registered Members with Direct Access: Number of members with weekly access
• Growth Rate Documentation: Team and membership numbers for last 3 years, with initiatives to grow GAA presence
• Wider Geographic Service: Explain if facility could serve wider area or host regional championships

Submission Notes:

• Applications must be for structural work only
• Applicant can save and continue application later