Sharks Alumni Foundation offers both individual and team sports participation and equipment need- based grants for children residing and playing in the Bay Area.

Some of the grants we provide include ice hockey, baseball, softball, basketball, football, roller hockey, martial arts, dance, lacrosse, boxing, track & field, cheerleading, volleyball and many more.

Please note:

  • All applications must be completed, signed, and submitted by the parent or legal guardian of the child requesting a grant, or the Coach of a team for team requests.
  • Please complete one application per child if there is more than one child in a family requesting a grant. A 500 character description of each case of need is required for each child. Additional information may be requested.
  • Uniforms, team participation dues/fees, and equipment requests will be considered.
  • We do not collect information or make any grant determination on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic.
  • Applications will be considered for children school ages K-12 and must be enrolled during the grant cycle in which they are applying.
  • The organization and/or coaches of the applicant will be contacted during the review process.
  • Grant award checks will be made payable to the organization listed on your application if approved. If equipment is granted, a valid, itemized receipt will be required for reimbursement.
  • You will receive an email confirmation of your successful application submission. Parents will be notified by phone and email if/when an award is granted. You will receive an email if we are not able to fulfill your grant request.
  • Sharks Alumni Foundation reserves the right to close the grant application cycle early should an unusually high volume of requests come through.
  • I understand that if this grant application is approved, I will have 30 days to accept the grant.

We do not cover:

  • Any travel expenses related to team travel including tickets, lodging, transportation, food or gas
  • Parents salary/reimbursement for missed work
  • Team banquets or parties

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