Little League Fund for Youth Sports

From First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania

To improve North Central PA communities through the power of philanthropy.

Type of Support

Overview

The Little League Fund for Youth Sports supports organizations in Lycoming County that encourage youth activity and promote healthy living through sports. It specifically aims to benefit youth sports programs serving children under 16 or individuals with special needs.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

PA (Lycoming County)

Organization Type

Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Units of local government as described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code

Organizations without 501(c)(3) status that work through a qualified 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor

Other

Programs must promote youth activity and healthy living through sports
Beneficiaries must be children under the age of 16 and people with special needs
Located in Lycoming County

Ineligibility

Applicants conducting annual campaigns

Costs incurred before grant approval

Seeking endowments

Covering general operating expenses such as current staff salaries, rent, utilities, office supplies (however, new staff salaries for new programs or enhancements are eligible)

Multi-year funding requests

Covering operating or program deficits

Re-granting (case-by-case)

Religious organizations not applying through a qualified 501(c)(3) for community programs

Seeking loans, scholarships, fellowships, honorary awards

Individuals

Public School Districts and private schools (including booster clubs and associations)

Organizations with overdue reports from previous grants.

1.5k – 5k

Application deadline

Feb 15, 2025

Submission

Review Criteria

Priority will be assigned to proposals that aim to eliminate obstacles preventing engagement and improve the overall experience for every participant.