Join us in expanding the game
We are committed to encouraging and empowering the development of lacrosse participation in underrepresented communities. Please join us in this effort.
Our Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program provides funding to qualified organizations that initiate or continue programs and projects that promote lacrosse participation and education.
“Located in the South Bronx, we have an extreme lack of resources, so this grant made playing competitive lacrosse a lot more accessible. The grant helped us in a variety of ways.”
-- Coach Dan Leventhal, Highbridge Green School
Types of Grants
Girls Initiative Grant
Provides funding for a lacrosse team or organization that promotes play opportunities for minority girls ages 19 and under. These programs must combine lacrosse instruction with leadership development and life skills programming.
Urban Outreach Grant
Awarded to lacrosse programs that support at risk youth and urban youth through lacrosse and education programs designed to improve health, build character and strive for academic excellence.
Community Impact Grant
Intended for community programs or sports-based youth development groups that provide direct service for underrepresented youth in lacrosse, especially participation in quality after-school and community centers..
Event Support Grant
Intended to support organizations that provide tournaments, play days, clinics and/or camp opportunities for an underrepresented population in the sport of lacrosse.
Disability Access Grant
Supports innovative projects that help participants with disabilities or physical and/or mental limitations to participate in the sport of lacrosse by improving access and opportunity.
BRIDGE Grant
Awarded to programs that support youth lacrosse in low-income & strong financial need communities with activities designed to improve health, build character, and strive for academic excellence.
How to Apply
All perspective NDGP applicants must submit a Proposal Form in order to be eligible to receive a grant. Please follow the link below to learn more about the grant process and upcoming application availability.
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