Grants to Promote Women's Fitness

[Dana Sheets]

This might be a great way for a dojo to invite disadvantaged women into training or to offer training to women at homeless shelters or a battered-women's shelters.

Deadline is August 16th.


http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/c ... ?record=31

RYKÄ Women's Fitness Grant


History of the Program

RYKÄ joined together with the Women's Sports Foundation in 2002 to provide fitness grants to organizations and programs that enhance women’s lives through health and fitness. Since 2002 RYKÄ has provided $100,000 in grants to fitness programs that empower and enhance the self-esteem of women aged 25 and over. RYKÄ, a company inspired by women for women, believes that health and fitness are powerful tools in women's self-sufficiency and overall well-being. As the only performance athletic footwear brand in the world dedicated solely to women, RYKÄ is committed to providing exceptional products to meet women's individual fitness needs. The inspiration for RYKÄ product comes from the active women. That's why all RYKÄ shoes are made specifically to fit a woman's foot; narrower in the heel and wider in the forefoot.

Guidelines and Application

What is the purpose of the RYKÄ Women's Fitness Grant?
To provide financial assistance to fitness programs that: 1) empower and enhance the self-esteem of women aged 25 and older, 2) combine fitness activities and health education and/or 3) serve women recovering from health and/or emotional challenges.

Who will administer the program?
Women's Sports Foundation

Who is eligible to apply for the program?
All proposals must demonstrate the grantee will conduct education programs, produce educational materials, provide fitness participation opportunities or provide other services that increase women's participation in fitness activities. Programs that utilize fitness activity participation to empower women, enhance their self-esteem and self-sufficiency and positively impact their lives. Programs must primarily serve women aged 25 and over. Programs may be new or existing. Organizations must provide proof of non-profit status. Employees and/or relatives of employees of the Women's Sports Foundation, and/or any of its affiliates, employees and/or relatives of RYKÄ, and/or any of its affiliates are not eligible to apply and/or receive grants.

What is the amount of the program?
$50,000, one $10,000 and eight $5,000 grants

What are the deadlines and other relevant dates?
Applications must be received at the Foundation office on or before August 16, 2004. Applicants will be notified by mid-November, 2004.

DOWNLOAD PDF: Guidelines and Application
http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/b ... ile/31.PDF

Total Scholarship Awards
$50,000, one $10,000 and eight $5,000 grants