The Road Runners Club of America is seeking applications for its Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund to provide financial assistance to running clubs, schools, and community-based nonprofits interested in implementing or currently hosting youth running programs.
Donor Name: Road Runners Club of America
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline:  08/01/2024
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Small grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 will be awarded to youth running programs throughout the U.S.
Eligibility Criteria

Running clubs, events, or other organizations with the IRS 501(c)(3) designation are eligible to apply
Elementary and middle schools that provide an organized after-school running program are eligible as well
All applicants must be an official 501(c)(3), school, parent booster club, PTA, or a similar entity
No grants will be given to individuals under any circumstances

Kids Run the Nation will fund:

Marketing materials, brochures, posters, fliers, and other printed or digital materials informing parents about the program
Advertising the program in a community newspaper or website
Hosting a program website
Permit or usage fees to use a local park or running track
Hydration supplies, including water bottles, cups, or coolers
Snacks and meals for program participants
Incentives and awards such as Toe Tokens®, ribbons, shirts, water bottles, backpack tags, patches, etc.
Mileage logs, worksheets, and other written and digital materials for program participants
Other items that the RRCA Grant Selection Committee sees fit to fund

Kids Run the Nation will not fund:

Sports drinks or other high sugar, high sodium beverages
Sponsorship for individual runners
Travel to competitive events
Race entry fees for individual participants
Social events for program staff or volunteers
Salaries or travel costs for paid program staff
Competitive Track and Cross Country Teams that are governed by a statewide school athletic federation
Youth sports programs in which the primary focus is not the sport of running
Other items the RRCA ​Grant ​Selection ​Committee determines to be ineligible for funding.

For more information, visit RRCA.