Tony Hawk Foundation Skatepark Grants

Posted by on July 20, 2009

Tony Hawk Foundation Announces Deadlines for Skatepark Grants

Deadline: October 1, 2009

The primary mission of the Tony Hawk Foundation is to promote high-quality, public skateparks in low-income areas throughout the United States by providing grants to encourage and facilitate the design, development, construction, and operation of new skateboard parks and facilities.

The foundation primarily considers funding for projects designed and built by qualified and experienced skatepark contractors and that 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, 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.

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

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

The foundation anticipates approving grant requests twice a year (spring and fall). Applicants may apply for a grant a total of two times. Grant recipients that have received no more than $1,000 may also re-apply once.

Visit the Tony Hawk Foundation Web site for complete program information.

RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15016770/tonyhawkfdn

For additional RFPs in Athletics/Sports, visit: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_athletics.jhtml