Team Travel Grants
In addition to offering need base scholarships for youth programs, we also offer grants to College and High School teams that qualify for national championships. The Sailing Foundation is proud to send local sailors to compete on the national stage! Grants can be applied for by contacting us directly at ysd@thesailingfoundation.org.
Recent Recipients of Sailing Foundation Travel Grants
- Charles Wright Academy
- Univ. British Columbia Women's Sailing Team
- WWU Women's Sailing Team
- Bainbridge Island HS Sailing Team
- Orcas Island HS Sailing Team
- Woodinville HS Sailing Team
- Sehome HS Sailing Team (Bellingham)
- Oregon State University Sailing Team
- University of Washington Sailing Team
Individual Travel Grants
Individual travel grants are available to youth sailors that sail under the burgee of a PIYA Full-Member yacht club or sailing organization. PIYA stands for the Pacific International Yachting Association. The PIYA is the Regional Sailing Organization for yacht clubs in Area L (WA, OR, ID). It also includes several British Columbian yacht clubs. These travel grants may be used to attend national, international, and regional events, including clinics. Sailors may seek reimbursement for up to half of their event expenses up to $425. These grants are by application and IF money is available. Click the link below to submit an application or contact piyasailing@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Grants for Sailing Programs
US Sailing's "First Sail" Grants
The rapid growth in community sailing proves that access, affordability, convenience and inclusiveness are essential ingredients for the engagement of new sailors. Combined with high standards in training and safety, these ingredients are the winning formula for increasing participation in sailing.The ‘First Sail’ Grant program seeks to provide financial support to those organizations that are introducing people to the water for the first time.
US Sailing's "REACH" Grants for STEM Education
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. US Sailing's REACH program integrates STEM education with the sport of sailing. Integrating STEM into your current program is easy. STEM grants are available through US Sailing and other foundations or endowments that focus on Science Education or Conservation.
US Sailing "Pioneer Grant" for Adaptive Sailing
The Pioneer Grant Program was created with the intention of providing funding to sailing programs that wish to offer adaptive sailing to individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities but lack the resources to do so. Any organization that has indicated a successful track record with sailing education and is looking to either begin, or expand, an adaptive sailing program is eligible for a Pioneer Grant.
Northwest Marine Trade Association
Through the Grow Boating campaign the NMTA has will be awarding grants to organizations "seeking funding support for an event or program aimed specifically at getting or increasing youth participation in boating activities." Applications deadline March 15, 2019 (CLICK HERE for 2019 Application)
Washington State "No Child Left Inside" Grant
"Grant funds are available for outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource-based education and recreation programs serving youth." Offered through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. Amounts range from $5,000-$50,000. Focused on capital expenditures that increase access of youth to the water. CLICK HERE for 2019 Info. Deadline Apr. 1st, 2019
West Marine Blue Future Foundation
Junior Sailing Programs and non-profits are welcome to seek funding from the Blue Future Fund. The average award around $1500. Grant applications are usually accepted in late spring and winners are announced in August. This is a very simple grant to apply for.
West Marine Affiliate & Sponsorship Program
Similar to the 5% back for schools program, if customers access the West Marine online store through the portal on your website, then your program is eligible for 2-10% back on their entire purchase order. Sign up is quick and easy. Teams, yacht clubs, sailing groups, classes etc. are eligible. 501(c)3 status is not needed to enroll in this program!
Fleet Building Assistance
The Sailing Foundation has helped several local programs build their fleet by offering exceptionally low interest loans over a negotiable period of time. The sticker shock of buying a fleet can be spread out over several years. The Foundation is flexible in how the agreement is structured, but the main criteria are that the boats serve youth and the program has a payback strategy, whether that be through revenue generated or fundraising efforts. Email us if you have questions.
