Youth Athlete Criteria

• Age Range: Between 4 -18 years old
• Residency: U.S. Citizen
• Education: Must be in full time education
• Financial Status: Documented evidence may be needed (e.g. pay stubs, copy of financial support, benefits received, unemployment etc...)
• Coach Reference: Reference must be completed by Head Coach upon enrollment
• School Reference: Reference must be completed by a teacher or administrator
• Youth Reference: Reference must be completed by fellow athlete
• Written Account: Letter written by the athlete outlining, athletic goals, academic goals and reason for pursuing grant
• Electronic Signatures: Signatures by applicant, guardian/parent

Athletic Team/Club/Organization Criteria

NCYA encourages athletic teams, clubs and organizations that have multiple athletes with any of the following circumstances to apply for a grant.

• Financial instability
• Families with multiple athletes
• Socio-economic conditions
• Diabetic athletes
• Athletes with other medical conditions