Anaheim, CA (Monday, February 3, 2025) – The Cal South Soccer Foundation is pleased to announce that their Grant Application cycle for organizations, leagues, and clubs is now open for applications for the remainder of the 2024-2025 seasonal year.
Grant Program Guidelines
The Cal South Soccer Foundation offers grants each year to help grow the game of soccer in Southern California. Grants are designed to help cover equipment or other costs required to start or maintain a soccer program. (Examples include soccer goals, soccer balls, and other equipment.)
Grants will be considered during the remainder of the 2024-25 seasonal year (February 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025). Individual Grant award amounts will vary. The maximum grant amount is $1,000.
Cal South Soccer Foundation Grants are currently available for the following:
ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS:
Assistance from this Program is available only to clubs who:
• Are members in good standing with Cal South
• Operate within the jurisdiction of Cal South
• Agree to comply with all applicable permits, codes, and other regulations
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS:
Examples of eligible expenditures include the following:
• Equipment, i.e. balls, uniforms, goals
• Coaching and Referee Education fees
• Fundraising merchandise
INELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS:
Examples of ineligible expenditures include, but are not limited to the following:
• Coach or Administration compensation
• Field rentals
• Tournament expenses
• Other items as deemed ineligible by the Cal South Soccer Foundation Board
PROGRAM CONDITIONS:
If the applicant fails to adhere to the Program’s conditions and restrictions or provides false information, the Foundation reserves the right to terminate the individual’s participation in the grant program and demand full repayment of any grant money paid out.
Clubs who have an employee or member who is currently on the Foundation Board are ineligible.
PROGRAM PROCEDURES:
The Program Administrator will provide applications to clubs requesting assistance.
- The Program Administrator will establish a file for each applicant and determine eligibility by reviewing the application.
- The Program Administrator will notify the applicant in writing if the applicant is not eligible.
- The Program Administrator will provide the applicant with a scope of work and any necessary documentation, specifications, or design needed to complete the installation.
- The Program Administrator will prepare and execute necessary grant documents that include:
➢ Grant Agreement
➢ Notice of Completion
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION:
The Cal South Soccer Foundation Board will administer the Program and be the Program Administrator.
In the event of any disputes arising under the program, the club, individuals and any other party will submit a written letter detailing the nature of the complaint to the Foundation for resolution of this dispute.
The resolution of any dispute by an affected party may be appealed to the Cal South Board of Directors.
About the Cal South Soccer Foundation:
The mission of the Cal South Soccer Foundation is to build and empower our community through soccer.
The Cal South Soccer Foundation was established in 1999 to serve as a collaborative resource across the broader Southern California region to grow the game of soccer by providing knowledge, resources, and financial support to create outreach soccer programs and develop soccer facilities where such needs exist.
From the beginning, creating strong partnerships has been vital to the Foundation’s ability to raise money and grant funds to fulfill its mission. Throughout our history, we created impact in the soccer community thanks to visionary leadership, support from Cal South Youth Soccer Association and strong Community Partners. This support allowed us the opportunity to provide over $600,000 in grants to communities within Cal South’s boundaries, from San Diego to San Luis Obispo and Bakersfield. https://calsouthsoccerfoundation.org/
