Tony Hawk Foundation Skatepark Construction Grants

Posted by on February 08, 2010

Tony Hawk Foundation Offers Grants for Skatepark Construction
Deadline: March 1, 2010

The Tony Hawk Foundation makes grants to encourage and facilitate the design, development, construction, and operation of high-quality public skateparks in low-income areas across the United States.

The foundation will consider funding for skatepark projects that are designed and built by qualified and experienced skatepark contractors, include local skaters in the design process, are in low-income areas and/or areas with a high population of “at-risk” youth, can demonstrate a strong grassroots commitment to the project, have a creative mix of street obstacles and transition/vert terrain, do not require skaters or their parents to sign waivers, encourage skaters to look after their own safety and the safety of others, are open during daylight hours 365 days a year, do not charge an entrance fee, and are in areas that currently have no skateboarding facilities.

The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or a state or local agency, including public school systems or public projects.

Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000 each. The foundation may offer technical assistance related to design and construction, promotional materials, training materials, and safety information, and it may also facilitate support from vendors, suppliers, and community leaders.

The online application for the Spring 2010 season will be live after January 15, 2010. Visit the foundation Web site for complete program information.

http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/grant_application.asp