WAGS Childcare Grant

WAGS Childcare Grant

Funder: Women and Girls in Soccer (WAGS)
Geographic Scope: United States
Award Amount: $1,200 per recipient
Total Fund: $80,000
Status: Active (rolling basis)

Overview

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
• Rolling Intake: Applications open May 8, 2023 and remain open until funds are depleted
• 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

Email: info@womenandgirlsinsoccer.org Address: P.O. Box 710921, Herndon, VA 20171