Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant Program

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In partnership with the USA Track & Field Foundation, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant program to aid in bringing athletes to USATF's four National Youth and Junior championship events this year:

Named after the former USATF Director of Grass Roots Programs and Planning and originator of the program, the Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant Program offers travel assistance grants to eligible youth clubs across the country. Since 2000, the grants have helped clubs offset expenses related to bringing athletes to USATF national or developmental championships. Over $180,000 has been awarded to more than 200 clubs, with an average grant of $750, since the program's inception, making it one of USATF's most popular grass roots efforts and a direct benefit for your membership as a USATF Club. To continue this tradition, increased donations from the USATF Foundation will provide the 2008 Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant recipients with the most subsidies to date. A total of $50,000 in grants will be awarded.

We encourage you to apply early and pay special attention to how the grant funds may best serve deserving members of your club. If your club has been awarded a travel grant in the past, we encourage you to provide history of how the funds were utilized (e.g., how many additional athletes were able to attend because of the grant, medals winners, etc.). Please note that these grants may only be used for the championships listed above, and receipts must be submitted for travel expenses in order to receive grant reimbursement. In addition, those clubs awarded a grant must participate in USATF's Win With Integrity Program by completing the Win With Integrity pledge, which will be provided upon grant award.