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Gender Equity in Youth Sports Community of Practice
Powered by Nike, the goal of the community of practice (CoP) is to test and pilot activities that increase access to sports for girls. Participating agencies receive $20,000 to implement a gender equity project plus commit to participating in an NRPA-led CoP, which provides education and networking opportunities related to advancing gender equity in sport. In addition to increasing girls’ participation in programs, the CoP also will collectively advance strategies to increase the representation of women coaches. Applications are due November 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Click to learn more and apply.
Million Coaches Challenge Grant
Developed by Susan Crown Exchange, the Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) provides no-cost training to youth-serving professionals in parks and recreation so staff and volunteers have the skills to support positive youth development. Coaches trained in youth development are proven to improve the sports experience, resulting in increased participation. Training partners include the Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport, Nike in partnership with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Positive Coaching Alliance and United States Soccer Foundation. ESPN has also signed on to increase the impact of NRPA’s MCC grant program. Applications are due November 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Click to learn more and apply.
Youth Sports Equity Grant Program
Powered by Musco Lighting, the Youth Sports Equity Grant Program provides funding to local park and recreation agencies to increase opportunities for physical activity that are inclusive and welcoming to all, specifically for youth underrepresented in sport. Agencies receive $20,000 to put toward a youth sports equity project (innovative ideas welcome!) plus an in-kind donation of Musco Lighting infrastructure such as lighting or a mini pitch. Applications are due November 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Click to read more about the 2023 and 2024 projects and apply.
Supporting Healthy Aging through Parks and Recreation 4.0
With the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NRPA is offering instructor training grants for five arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based interventions (AAEBIs). Essentially, these are physical activity classes that are proven to help people with arthritis symptoms but can actually benefit anyone! Click to check out the What is a Training Grant and How Do I Apply blog post. Applications close October 25, 2024. Click to learn more.
NRPA Sustainability in Practice
Rural and suburban (under top 100 population cities) park and recreation professionals are invited to apply for this dynamic 16-week, cohort-style program alongside a community-based organization (CBO) partner for technical support and peer learning towards community-driven sustainability planning and practices. CBO partners will receive a $10,000 stipend for their participation in the program and agency participants can receive up to 0.3CEU upon completion of the program. The application period for Cohort 2 of NRPA’s Sustainability in Practice program begins September 23 and will close on November 15, 2024. Click to learn more.