Athletic Grants
Money for Elite Athletes and Professionals
Grants made available to those interested in pursuing a career or in the field of athletics or a particular sport are offered by a number of organizations.
Grant Programs
USA Track and Field Foundation Elite Athlete Development Grant
World-class athletes who are college graduates and have competed at the "elite" level in the previous two years are eligible to apply for funding from the USA Track and Field Foundation in the amount of $5,000.00. Please note that a clean record with respect to drug testing is required. Recipients are also expected to participate in the "Be a Champion" Program sponsored by the USATF, and to commit to making a minimum of two personal appearances per year.
The monies received can be used for training and coaching costs, to cover travel expenses related to attendance at competitions, housing, and health insurance.
United States Tennis Association Multicultural Grants Program
The two annual recipients of the Okechi Womeodu Scholar Athlete Grant from the USTA will each receive $5,000.00 in funding. Junior tennis players between the ages of 14-18 who rank in the top 100 in his or her age group on a national basis are eligible to apply. A GPA of at least 3.0 is required; interested individuals will be required to submit two letters of reference and a proposed schedule for training and tournament appearances.
National Strength and Conditioning Association
In offering grants, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) provides support to those conducting strength and conditioning research. Three types of grants are available to qualified applicants:
- The GNC Nutritional Research Grant pays $2,500.00 annually to one individual conducting nutrition-based research.
- A Graduate Research Grant is also available. The Master's Research Grant is worth up to $2,500.00 and the Doctoral Research Grant provides funding up to the $5,000.00 level.
- Full-time faculty members are eligible to apply for up to $10,000.00 to fund a research project under the Young Investigator Grant program.
To be considered for one of the above grants, candidates must submit a completed application form a proposal, budget, abstract, time schedule, references, and an official transcript. A "Human Subject Consent Form" and supporting documents indicating the applicant has received approval from the institutional review board is required before grant monies are released. In the case of Graduate Research Grants, an abbreviated version of the faculty co-investigator's vitae is required; Young Investigator Grant applicants will supply a copy of their own abbreviated vitae.
The United States Bowling Congress Athletic Grant Program
In addition to a Basic Grant in the amount of $200.00 per diem paid when Team USA members are participating in official events, each athlete is entitled receive up to $1,000.00 in Educational/Ranking Grants per calendar year. The purpose of the Educational/Ranking Grant is to provide funding for team members to participate in courses that will allow them to improve their skills in the sport, including self-improvement course and coaching clinics.
Those individuals participating in the Men's World Championships who earn medals will receive a performance grant as follows: Gold Medal - $500.00; Silver Medal - $350.00; Bronze Medal - $250.00.
