How much funding does WAGS Childcare Grant provide?

WAGS Childcare Grant provides $1,200 per recipient (total fund: $80,000) in funding.

When is the deadline for WAGS Childcare Grant?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Who is eligible for WAGS Childcare Grant?

Geography: Basis: Need-based grant.

How often is WAGS Childcare Grant offered?

WAGS Childcare Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

WAGS Childcare Grant

Women and Girls in Soccer

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Women Grants for Daycare Grants for Single Moms

Funding Amount

$1,200 per recipient (total fund: $80,000)

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Application Availability: Rolling basis - applications open May 8 and remain open until funds are depleted”

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Geography

Basis: Need-based grant

Other requirements

Gender: Female
Status: Licensed coach (all levels) OR semi-pro player
Activity: Competing/coaching in Fall 2023 and/or Spring 2024 (or subsequent seasons as applicable)

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States
Total Fund: $80,000

The WAGS Childcare Grant is a first-of-its-kind $80,000 fund distributed to individual female coaches and semi-pro players to help them stay in the game by addressing childcare as a barrier to participation.

Eligibility Requirements

Gender: Female
Status: Licensed coach (all levels) OR semi-pro player
Activity: Competing/coaching in Fall 2023 and/or Spring 2024 (or subsequent seasons as applicable)
Basis: Need-based grant

Key Features

Simple Application: Intentionally designed not to further burden working moms
Focus: Addresses childcare costs as a barrier to women staying in soccer
Impact: Supports women who want to be both moms and active in soccer

Background

Announced May 8, 2023, this grant was created in response to feedback from highly skilled coaches who identified childcare costs as a significant barrier to their continued participation in soccer. WAGS Chairman Lula Bauer emphasized that "women who feel supported are more likely to stay in the game."

Contact

Address: P.O. Box 710921, Herndon, VA 20171

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Availability: Rolling basis - applications open May 8 and remain open until funds are depleted

Application Type: Need-based grant application (designed to be simple and not burdensome)

Specific Application Details

The website content does not provide detailed step-by-step application instructions, required forms, or specific submission procedures. It only notes that the application is intentionally simple to avoid further burdening working mothers.