Grant Process
All organizations seeking grant or service support, regardless of the amount or type requested, are required to follow the steps below. This 3-stage process will reduce the effort needed to apply for one or more grants and give each applicant group the best chance of success.
Please review the USA Lacrosse grant rounds below and familiarize yourself with the corresponding grant offerings and deadlines. Please apply during the grant round that meets your equipment and delivery needs.
COMING SOON: The 2022-23 grant year will open in the Fall of 2022 with a robust offering of grant opportunities. If the grant you are searching for is not currently available, please complete the Interest Form below to receive email notifications when the 2022-23 deadlines are announced.
2021-22 USA LACROSSE GRANT YEAR
| Round 1: Early Bird (2021 4Q Fulfillment) | |
|---|---|
| APPLICATION OPEN | September 1, 2021 – September 13, 2021 |
| NOTIFICATION DATE | October 1, 2021 |
| AGREEMENTS DUE | October 15, 2021 |
| GRANT ORDER FULFILLMENT | November 2021 – December 2021 |
| FIRST STICK ROSTER DEADLINE (if applicable) | November 20, 2021 |
| MID-TERM GRANT CHECK-IN DUE | TBD |
| POST-GRANT REFLECTION DUE | May 15, 2022 |
Available Grants: TryLax, Physical Education, First Stick (early starting organizations), National Diversity Grant, Urban Lacrosse Alliance, Officials Development.
| Round 2: Standard (2022 1Q Fulfillment) | |
|---|---|
| APPLICATION OPEN | October 1, 2021 – October 13, 2021 |
| NOTIFICATION DATE | November 1, 2021 |
| AGREEMENTS DUE | November 15, 2021 |
| GRANT ORDER FULFILLMENT | January 2022 – March 2022 |
| FIRST STICK ROSTER DEADLINE (if applicable) | January 20, 2022 |
| MID-TERM GRANT CHECK-IN DUE | TBD |
| POST-GRANT REFLECTION DUE | May 15, 2022 |
Available Grants: TryLax (limited), Physical Education, First Stick (later starting organizations), AED, National Diversity Grant, Urban Lacrosse Alliance, Sankofa Clinic Series, Box Lacrosse, Officials Development.
| Round 3: Limited (2022 2Q+ Fulfillment) | |
|---|---|
| APPLICATION OPEN | January 10, 2022 – January 20, 2022 |
| NOTIFICATION DATE | February 10, 2022 |
| AGREEMENTS DUE | February 25, 2022 |
| GRANT ORDER FULFILLMENT | April 2022 – June 2022 |
| FIRST STICK ROSTER DEADLINE (if applicable) | April 20, 2022 |
| MID-TERM GRANT CHECK-IN DUE | June 25, 2022 |
| POST-GRANT REFLECTION DUE | September 15, 2022 |
Available Grants: National Diversity Grants, Urban Lacrosse Alliance, Sankofa Clinic Series, Officials Development Grants.
STAGES OF THE USA LACROSSE GRANT PROCESS
Stage 1
(Step 1) DETERMINE ELIGIBLILTY
Before submitting a proposal form, applicants must review USA Lacrosse grant guidelines and requirements to determine eligibility.
(Step 2) SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FORM
All organizations seeking funding, regardless of the amount or type requested, are required to submit an online Proposal Form. All forms are reviewed in detail by a panel of USA Lacrosse staff.
On or before the notification deadline, applicants will receive one of two responses via email:
- A notice of acceptance containing additional information and corresponding grant agreement(s).
- A brief explanation of why a grant or service was not awarded at this time.
Stage 2
(Step 3) GRANT AGREEMENT
If awarded, granting requirements and stipulations are outlined in a grant agreement. These agreements serve as contracts between USA Lacrosse and the grantee. Links to corresponding agreements are included in the notification email and must be completed digitally. Signed agreements must be submitted before a grant can be fulfilled. Failure to meet a grant agreement deadline could result in further review or forfeiture.
Stage 3
(Step 4) DELIVERABLES
Upon receipt of related grant agreements, USA Lacrosse will begin the fulfillment process (equipment ordering, emailed confirmations, next steps, etc.)
(Step 5) REPORTING
All grant recipients are required to complete a post-grant reflection. This survey allows USA Lacrosse to better understand the impact of the resources awarded and will guide us in evaluating and determining the structure and scope of future grant offerings. Grant Reflection links will be delivered via email 15 days prior to their due date.