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2008 NFL Grassroots Program
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Program
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http://www.lisc.org/docs/2008_nfl_grassroots_rfp.p
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| Sponsor |
Local Initiatives Support Corporation |
| Deadlines |
December 15, 2008 |
| Purpose |
The goal of the NFL Grassroots Program is to provide financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields.
There are two levels of funding available: 1) general field support (e.g. irrigation, bleachers, lights, etc.) and, 2) field surface grants.
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| Eligibility |
Projects must be sponsored by non-profit community-based organizations registered as exempt from Federal Income Tax under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501 (c)(3) or middle or high schools. In addition, all organizations applying for funds must be located specifically and exclusively within NFL Target Markets, listed in Attachment A of the guidelines and serve low to moderate income areas within those markets. |
Geographic
coverage |
Nationwide |
Amount of
funding |
Grants of up to $200,000 for capital improvement projects. General Field Support: applicants may submit requests of up to $50,000 for capital projects not associated with the actual field surface. This support includes the installation/refurbishment of bleachers, concession stands, lights, irrigation systems, etc.
Field Surface Grants: Matching grants of up to $200,000 are available to help finance the resurfacing of a community, middle school or high school football field. Matching grants of up to $200,000 will be available to applicants seeking to install new synthetic sports turf surfaces. The ability of these new surfaces to withstand constant use and require little ongoing maintenance costs makes this an attractive option for communities, schools and youth groups to consider.
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Application
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Application guidelines are available on the Program web site. |
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For more information contact:
Beverly Smith at LISC in New York at (212) 455-9881 or by e-mail at: bsmith@lisc.org. Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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