Grant Offerings

Equipment Grants offer support to youth and high school level boys, girls, and co-gender organizations by providing essential lacrosse equipment. This grant aims to promote accessibility and affordability within the sport of lacrosse, ensuring that individuals and groups can access the necessary gear to fully participate and excel.

Whether it's supporting young athletes who are just beginning their lacrosse journey or helping established teams overcome financial barriers, the Lacrosse Equipment Grant seeks to ensure that everyone is afforded the opportunity to enjoy the sport of lacrosse.

Options: Sticks, Helmets

Adaptive Lacrosse Financial Grant

• Adaptive Lacrosse Grants support innovative organizations that help people with disabilities participate in lacrosse by improving access and opportunity. These grants are designed to support local organizations as they start their own adaptive lacrosse programming. Adaptive Lacrosse Financial Grants aim to alleviate common financial barriers associated with disability.
• Recipients may receive support to cover costs such as renting accessible facilities, purchasing specialized equipment, providing reliable transportation, and other essential expenses.
• Includes: Stipend ($500-$2,000). Award amounts vary based on applicant need.

Diversity Financial Grant

• Diversity Financial Grants support diverse lacrosse organizations by alleviating non-equipment related expenses. This grant aims to promote inclusivity and accessibility within the sport by offering financial assistance to cover various costs such as transportation, field rental fees, and other essential expenses. By alleviating these financial barriers, Diversity Financial Grants empower a wider range of individuals and communities to participate in lacrosse, fostering inclusivity and growth within the sport.
• Includes: Stipend ($500-$2,000) Award amounts vary based on applicant need.

Physical Education Grants support Physical Education programs by providing essential lacrosse equipment and curriculum resources. This initiative aims to promote the sport of lacrosse, enhance physical education, and encourage active participation.

Recipients of this grant receive a comprehensive equipment bundle. In addition to equipment, grant recipients receive accompanying instructional materials. These resources are designed to assist educators in teaching the fundamentals of lacrosse, rules, and safety guidelines.

The Physical Education Grant serves as a valuable resource for introducing lacrosse to a wider audience, fostering physical fitness in youth, and nurturing a sense of community through sport.

Includes: 20 Sticks, 24 Foam Balls, 1 Pair of Goals, 12 Cones, USA Lacrosse Curriculum Drill Book, 1 Carry Bag

Regional Academy Grants include stipends for coaches or officials to attend USA Lacrosse Regional Academies, hosted September through February. The Academy program provides lacrosse coaches and officials with the opportunity for professional development that is customized for varying experience levels.

Attendees will hear from a wide range of coaches and officials, including those who are engaged at the high school, collegiate and professional levels, as well as motivational speakers who focus on leadership training. The sessions will provide a setting for networking and ongoing discussions between attendees and speakers.

Includes: Stipend for up to 10 Coaches or Officials to Attend a USA Lacrosse Regional Academy (Travel Stipend considered upon request)