Current Grant Programs l Grant Recipients
Innovation Grant Program
Since 1997, USA Ultimate has been funding projects that promote growth in Ultimate and Ultimate Spirit, create links between USA Ultimate and local organizers, serve members' needs and inspire others to further innovation and excellence. The goal of this program is to stimulate the development of innovative ideas for ways to develop the sport or implement new solutions to challenges facing the Ultimate community. Examples may include but are not limited to work with experimental rules, developing green initiatives, working with underserved populations, providing educational opportunities, etc. Projects must take place within the U.S. For questions about funding international projects, contact WFDF. For assistance with starting up teams and leagues check out the New Start Program and the Disc For Everyone Program or review our additional resources such as the event sanctioning program.
Program Details
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Amount: Maximum of $1500 per proposal ($4500 total awarded)
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Current application is for projects taking place during the 2012 calendar year
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Download the Innovation Grant Application
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View an example of a completed Innovation Grant Application
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Contact grants@usaultimate.org with questions
Timeline:
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Applications Accepted
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Application Deadline
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Award Notification
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Award Shipment
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August 1, 2011
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September 16, 2011
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December 15, 2011
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January 5, 2012
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New Start Ultimate Program
USA Ultimate assists hundreds of players in getting involved with Ultimate each year. The New Start Ultimate Program provides resources and materials to assist with the start-up of new team and league-related programs. Programs may only take advantage of the New Start Program once. Applicants must reside in the United States. Because of the great demand for resources, not all requests can be filled.
Program Details
Timeline:
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Application Accepted
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Application Deadline
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Award Notification
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Award Shipment
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May 1
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June 1
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July 1
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August 1
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October 1
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November 1
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December 1
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January 1
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Disc For Everyone Program
The purpose of the Disc For Everyone Program is to assist people in diverse and underserved communities who want opportunities to play Ultimate but receive little to no financial support. Ultimate is an inexpensive, exciting activity which teaches life skills, builds confidence, and gets people moving and exercising all while having fun! USA Ultimate would like to enable communities to get involved with this great sport by providing the equipment necessary to get started. Because of the great demand for resources, not all requests can be filled.
Program Details
Timeline:
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Application Accepted
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Application Deadline
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Award Notification
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Award Shipment
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May 1
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June 1
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July 1
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August 1
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October 1
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November 1
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December 1
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January 1
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Grant Selection Committee
Contact Grants@usaultimate.org with questions.
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Melanie Byrd, Chair
USA Ultimate
Director, Membership and Sport Development
Boulder, CO
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Vacant, Program Coordinator
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Eileen Regan
New Haven, CT
2008-2011
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Dave "Baker" Rosenthal
Fort Collins, CO
2006-2011
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Rachel Steigerwalt
Pittsburgh, PA
2006-2011
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Drew Tulchin
Washington, D.C.
2006-2011
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Raymond Yang
Chicago, IL
2007-2011
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Sarah Staller
Boise, ID
2006-2007; 2011
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