2024-25 US Chess Women and Girls Programming Grant

This funding opportunity supports educational non-profits, public schools, and US Chess affiliates in creating initiatives that encourage participation and engagement of women and girls in chess through workshops and tournaments.

$10,000

Closed

Nationwide

Grant Description

The 2024-2025 Women and Girls Programming Grant Cycle by US Chess and the Saint Louis Chess Club aims to fund initiatives promoting women and girls in chess. It supports projects by educational non-profits, public schools, and US Chess affiliates. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000. Deadline: August 16, 2024, 5 PM CT. Projects should run Sep 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2025, focus on workshops, tournaments for beginners or all-girls groups, and must comply with eligibility and reporting criteria.

Funding Details

Award Range

$1,000 - $10,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Additional Details

Projects are encouraged to include chess workshops and tournaments, especially for beginners or all-girls, but creative ideas fitting organizational needs are welcome.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Independent school districts

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older, have non-profit (501c3) or public school status, agree to background checks, and maintain limited liability insurance.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

U.S. Chess in partnership with the Saint Louis Chess Club

info@uschess.org

Phone

(931) 787-1234

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