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Community Grant Application

Please complete this application in detail, being as specific as possible.

Application will not be approved unless requested information is provided.

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Organization Information

Name of Applicant Organization*

Purpose/Mission of the Organization

The OCYSF funds sports programs and activities for at risk or disadvantaged youth in Orange County. Please describe the mission of your organization and how the requested funds align with our Mission Statement.

Amount of funding being requested?

Please enter a number from 1 to 999999.

Funds to be used for?*

What is the Target Population Your Program Serves?

Organization Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Organization Phone*

Organization Email*

Is your organization supported or sponsored by a non-profit organization?

Yes

No

Is your organization incorporated in California as a non-profit corporation?*

Yes

No

Date of Incorporation

Federal Identification Number*

Please enter a number from 0 to 999999999.

Do not include the – when inputing the Federal Identification Number

State Identification Number*

Do not include the – when inputing the State Identification Number

Organizational Social Media Accounts (optional)

Instagram Handle – URL

Twitter / X Handle – URL

Facebook URL

Tiktok URL

Program Contact

Name*

First Last

Title*

Phone*

Email*

Is the Contact Address different than the Organization's Address?*

Yes

No

Program Contact Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Program Revenue Sources

Actual Fiscal Year Revenue 2021-2022*

Actual Fiscal Year Revenue 2022-2023*

Actual Fiscal Year Revenue 2023-2024*

Have you previously received funds from OCYSF*

Yes

No

Previous funds received from OCYSF

Received in 2018

Received in 2019

Received in 2020

Received in 2021

Received in 2022

Received in 2023

Received in 2024

Long Form Questions

Summary of Organization Goals:*

Describe the organization's history and experience in providing the proposed services:*

Briefly explain the organization's experience in utilizing volunteers and how volunteers will be utilized in the proposed program:*

How does the organization generate other funding for the program (fees, donations, event revenue, and planned giving)?*

List the name and title of each member of your organization's Board of Directors:*

Every organization receiving a grant from the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation has a responsibility to report on the use of the funds granted. The Foundation requests a simple follow-up report that provides an update on the organization or specific program that was funded. The timing of the update should be between 6 and 12 months after receiving funding. Failure to report could influence future grant decisions.

Confirmation by Chairman/President of Board of Directors:

By my submitting this form, I confirm that the above information is to the best of my knowledge true and correct, that the Board of Directors of this organization has full knowledge of this proposal and has approved this grant application.

If funding in any amount is allocated to your organization, the funds will be used to provide the program(s)/service(s) described in this grant application.

Annual Grant Calendar

A recommendation of two identical grant cycles each year.

WINTER CYCLE:

Applications Open:
November 1
Applications Deadline:
January 15
Committee Review:
January 15 – February 1
Determination of Grants and Follow-Up:
After February Board Meeting
Committee Recommendation/Board Approval:
At March Board Meeting
Funding Distributed:
Upon receipt of paid invoices or Board approval

SUMMER CYCLE:

Applications Open:
June 1
Applications Deadline:
August 15
Committee Review:
August 15 – September 1
Determination of Grants and Follow-Up:
After September Board meeting
Committee Recommendation/Board Approval:
At October Board Meeting
Funding Distributed:
Upon receipt of paid invoices or Board approval

November Board meeting. Evaluate Grants & Budgets – make changes as necessary

Publish Grant Guidelines

Who May Apply

Youth sports organizations, excluding Club or Travel Teams.
Schools or Municipal recreation programs available to all.
Adaptive sports programs that combine sports and academics with community enrichment.
Nonprofit organizations licensed in California.
Community athletic initiatives that directly aid handicapped or at-risk kids.

Geographic Area

Orange County
Surrounding communities
Southern California

Eligible Uses

Equipment
Uniforms
Field improvements
Safety equipment and/or
Adaptive equipment
Facility rental
Program expansion

Ineligible Uses

General operating deficits.
Political or religious activities.
Capital campaigns.
Individual travel expenses.
Professional sports.
Debt repayment administrative costs, wages or salaries for coaches or volunteers.
High School sports programs.
For individuals to participate in Club Travel teams.
Scholarships for individuals to participate.

Project Description

Amount being requested?
Why is it needed?
Who benefits?
When and where does the program take place?

Budget

Total project cost
Other funding sources
Matching funds

Community Impact

Number served
Age groups
Communities served
Long-term benefit
How do you measure your program’s success?

Required Attachments

IRS determination letter
Budget
Financial statements for the past two years
How can you assist in expanding the OCYSF brand
Board roster
Program photos (optional)
Letters of support (optional)

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P.O. Box 9323
Anaheim, CA 92812

Contact:
Andrea Manes
(714) 815-3885
andreamanes@ocysf.org

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OCYSF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit comprised of OC business and education professionals devoted to improving young lives through athletics and education. Federal Tax ID # 23-7117333

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