2025 Gatorade - Equity in Sports Grant Application for Move United Member Organizations

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2025 Gatorade – Equity in Sports Grant Application for Move United Member Organizations

Fueling tomorrow requires action today. That’s why Move United is Gatorade’s Performance Partner in providing resources and education to empower practitioners, at every level, to promote equity and belonging within their programs.

In 2025, Move United and Gatorade will support 5 member programs who are building/supporting inclusive and adaptive PE and athletics within high schools. We have also created a suite of online tools and resources to support this work.

Depending on successful 2025 program outcomes, member organizations with on-time reporting will have a strong advantage in the 2026 and 2027 application process allowing for potential 1 and 2 year grant renewals.

This opportunity is open to eligible Move United member organizations based on the following states:

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and DC (District of Columbia)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Must have a robust plan or existing relationship with local and regional high schools in eligible states
Must use Move United online educational products supported by Gatorade
Provide 1-2 sport chairs and/or adaptive accessories to supplement program
- equipment, although additive/allowable does not need to make up a primary portion of the budget
Provide 2 or more volunteering opportunities for Gatorade employees within the grant period
20% of the funding can be used for member organization overhead

Questions? Contact: Najeeb Siddiqui, nsiddiqui@moveunitedsport.org

Application Deadline: Close of business Friday, February 14, 2025, Midnight ET (no extensions).

Grant Application Form

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Member Organization Information
I have read and understand that this grant requires:*
- This grant will support and/or to expand programming and outreach to young adults living in low income households
- Participants will need to complete brief Move United survey on impact of sports participation - available in English & Spanish and digital/print
I have read through the grant criteria as listed here: moveunitedsport.org/equipment-grant-opportunity/*
- Yes, our organizatoin is eligible
Grant opportunity is open to eligible Move United member organizations that have not received The Harford Equipment Grant in the last 5 years. Priority will be given to new applicants. If member organization has received this grant 5 or more years ago, the grant application must be for sport equipment not previously funded by this grant.*
- Yes. This grant application is for sport equipment not previously funded by this grant.
- No / Unsure
Member Organization Name*
Member Organization or Event Website*
Primary Contact Name*
Primary Contact Phone*
Primary Contact Email*
Is the Program Coordinator different from the above?*
Please Select
Program Coordinator Name
Full Name
Program Coordinator Phone
Program Coordinator Email
Program Application
I confirm our organization has an annual revenue of $500,000 or less*
- Yes
- No
Program Name*
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FY
2025
Grant Type
- Military
- Spinal Cord Injury/Neilsen
- Training/Education
- Youth and Adult with disabilities
- Low Income Youth and Young Adults
- Other
Hidden
Funding Source*
- None
- Anthem
- Boston Fund
- ED Fund
- ESPN Grant
- General
- MDRT Grant
- Neilsen Grant
- Smith Foundation
- The Hartford
- VA - Training Grant
- VA - Program Grant
- Woodruff Grant
- Gatorade
Start Date*
Please ensure this date aligns with the dates on the grant criteria
MM slash DD slash YYYY
End Date*
Please ensure this date aligns with the dates on the grant criteria
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Program Frequency*
Describe in detail how often program will be held, i.e. 2 hour rock climbing clinics will be held each Wednesday for 8 weeks OR, this is a 3 day competition with 4 hours of events each day. Please make sure to note which programs are going to be delivered in-person and virtually. Some virtual programming may be allowable if adaptive equipment is used.
Program Location*
City State ZIP Code
Grant Amount Applied For*
Please see grant information for limitations. Only include the number (i.e. no $ needed)
List any large adaptive sports equipment to be purchased, including quantities, cost, links, pictures, vendor quotes, etc. and only include items that can be purchased and delivered no later than January 2025*
Large scale adaptive sports equipment should primarily include items modified for accessibility and use by persons with a disability i.e. sit-ski’s, ski’s and snowboards, court chairs, racing chairs, throwing chairs, hockey sleds, power-soccer chairs, handcycles, other types of adapted cycles, adapted kayaks and paddleboards. Please include the following equipment details (item, link, quantity, cost) in a spreadsheet or word document.
List other sports supplies to be purchased, including quantities and cost for each item.*
i.e. smaller items like helmets or arrows; larger non-adaptive items like upright bikes. Please include the following equipment details (item, link, quantity, cost) in a spreadsheet or word document.
Describe, in detail, possible sponsor activation event to unveil new equipment; include 3 proposed date(s) between February and September 2025, location(s), and event overview.*
The program description must also include an activation event, with local media, to engage with The Hartford including: Gifting moment for the new equipment, surprise equipment donation to a local youth or adult (additional grant money will be awarded); Media outreach and engagement plan; Volunteer opportunities for The Hartford employees. The activation event can, include a school sports program, camp, tournament, or clinic, and can be an existing event. The event must feature The Hartford prominently in marketing materials. It is not required to be a large scale event. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mid-day (10am-2pm) events are preferred but not mandatory.
Describe your media outreach and engagement plan for the activation event listed above*
Provide list of media outlets/contacts you have (print, TV, radio, online). Provide examples (links) of previous successful media secured for your events/programs.
How will this funding impact this program?*
Provide a quick snapshot of how this award, if granted, will enhance this program.
How has the previous The Hartford Adaptive Sports Equipment Grant your organization received impacted your program(s) in the last 5 years?*
Is there a fee for participants?*
- Yes
- No
If there is a fee, how much?
Please describe how, if at all, the grant award would impact the fee.
Please list other funding support (over $2,500)*
Program Impact & Description
Only include numbers for the specific grant being requested; do not duplicate numbers
Projected # of Equipment Users*
This number should reflect the number of NEW participants you anticipate will benefit from the NEW equipment your organization is requesting funds for.
Projected # of Instructors/Trainers*
Projected # of Volunteers*
Projected # of Program and Events*
Program and event = a series of practices, an event, camp or competition. Count each of these as 1 program
Total Participants with Disabilities*
Participants with Spinal Cord Injuries*
Low Income Youth (ages 4-15)*
Low Income Youth/Young Adults (ages 16-29)*
Total Youth with Disabilities (Under 25)*
Veterans and Members of the Armed Services Injured After 2001*
Veterans and Members of the Armed Services Injured Before 2001*
Non-Military Adults with Disabilities*
Family Members of Individuals with Disabilities*
Expected # of Volunteer Opportunites*
Expected # of High Schools will be targeted*
Expected # of High School Students with Disabilities*
Age 4-9 Age 10-12 Age 13-17 Age 18-39 Age 40-69 Age 70+
Expected # of High School Students without Disabilities*
Total People Impacted*
Include athletes with disabilities, staff, volunteers, instructors, family and friends
List all sports offered during program*
Program Description*
Include 1-2 sentences to be used for the Move United online calendar. Please make sure to note which programs are going to be delivered in-person.
Please describe volunteer opportunities available for Gatorade employees*
Please list which schools and school districts you currently work with or plan to work with (indicate which)*
If this is a collaborative program, please list your primary partners*
i.e. working with other adaptive sports organizations or community sport providers
Please describe how you plan to perform outreach (be as detailed and specific as possible)*
How will you reach the target population (i.e. disabled Veterans and members of the Armed Services, new low income youth, etc.)
Please indicate how you will define and measure program success/outcomes*
Should be SMART - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound, i.e. 10 youth with a disability will each receive 6 hours of tennis instruction and 6 hours of wheelchair basketball instruction over 3 days. At the conclusion of the camp, 85% will report they have learned the skills necessary to participate in these sports independently and 75% will report that they plan to continue participating.
Total number of certifications that will be achieved
Number of individuals who will achieve a certification as a result of funding.
Certifications to be achieved
Please list all certification types & level of certification that will be achieved through funding. Click on "+" to add entry.
Certification Level(s)
I agree that participant names and contact information will be provided as part of our report and we will request permission from participants as necessary*
It is recommend that this is stated within the program registration process. Personal information is not shared outside of Move United. Participants will receive free Move United Magazine subscriptions and regular information about other Move United programs.
- Yes
- No
I agree to ask participants to complete the Move United physical activity survey.*
- Yes
- No
Program Budget
Please list all program specific expenses below. Mark "0" in the fields that do no apply. For those that do, please indicate how this award, if granted, would be applied.
Air Travel
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Equipment*
i.e. sit-ski’s, ski’s and snowboards, court chairs, racing chairs, throwing chairs, hockey sleds, power-soccer chairs, handcycles, other types of adapted cycles, adapted kayaks and paddleboards.
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Event Registration/Fees
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Facility Costs/Lift Tickets
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Ground Transportation
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Instructor/Coaches Fees
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Lodging
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Meals & Per Diem
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Program Outreach
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Sports Supplies
i.e. bows, arrows, balls, tethers, goals, ropes, cones, bibs etc.
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Training/Education Expenses
Program Budget Grant Award Budget
Other (Please list)
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2025 Gatorade – Equity in Sports Grant Application for Move United Member Organizations

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Program Impact & Description

Program Budget

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