The first round of proposals are due by September 1st, 2026, in order to be reviewed by the SAR board at the September board meeting. Programs may apply for $100-$2,000. Note that SAR does not approve funding for administrative costs. We will review applications on the second Monday of every month at our board meetings until this round of funding is used up.

• Small grants ranging from $100 to $2,000 will be awarded to youth programs.
• Elementary, middle, and high schools that provide an organized running program (before, during, or after school) are eligible as well.
• All applicants must be an official 501(c)(3), school, parent booster club, PTA, or a similar entity. Running clubs, events, or other organizations with 501(c)(3) designation are eligible to apply.
• No grants will be given to individuals under any circumstances.
• Funding cannot be used for “inherently religious activities” such as worship, prayer, or religious instruction. Frame your program in terms of its social service impact on the community, rather than its religious motivation.
• School-funded sports teams are eligible to apply. Priority consideration will be given to proposals where underserved communities are impacted. These proposals should demonstrate the financial needs of the program and what goal receiving the grant funds will help them accomplish.
• Supporting non-running activities such as bicycling, wrestling, children’s playground, hiking (examples) is acceptable, however, running is preferred. Proposals should emphasize the importance of running to their sport.