AMATEUR SAILING GRANT FUNDING GUIDELINES
Mission
The Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide scholarships to underserved youths to participate in junior sailing events, grants to maritime-related 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organizations, and grants to amateur sailors competing at the highest levels seeking funding support.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Application Deadlines
Grant applications are due on the 1st of March, June, September, and December.
Grant or Scholarship Recipients
After evaluating grant applications, AYCF will email the applicant and explain that:
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the applicant did not receive a grant or scholarship, or
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the applicant did receive a grant or scholarship and is expected to agree to:
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use the funds for the purpose stated in the grant application and return any unused funds;
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provide AYCF with a report on how the funds were used, including results, pictures, a thank you note for use as a testimonial on the AYCF website, and lessons learned;
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encourage others to support AYCF;
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be willing to participate in at least some functions when requested, including possible photo opportunities; and
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let AYCF use your likenesses and words, including any photographs, videos, images, sound and statements or comments, on the AYCF website and in any advertising or solicitation materials (whether digital or printed), which AYCF may produce as part of its informational and fundraising programs.
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For amateur sailing and maritime-related charitable or educational organizations only, grant recipients are also expected to, when appropriate, use the AYCF logo and mention AYCF as a sponsor in any promotional materials developed.
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Additional Information
As a general matter, AYCF does not support or issue grants or scholarships for the following:
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Events or projects that have already occurred;
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Academic scholarships or tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies;
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Annual fundraising drives, fundraising dinners, receptions or performances, honorary functions, debt retirement;
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Overhead costs, building or renovation projects, deficit financing, operating budgets, or staff salaries;
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Political activities, capital campaigns, or attempts to influence action on specific legislation;
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For-profit organizations; or
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Religious activities.
Questions
If you have any questions about the Grant and Scholarship Funding Guidelines or the application process, please email aycf@annapolisyc.com.
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AMATEUR SAILING GRANT FUNDING GUIDELINES
Amateur Sailors
Eligibility
The applicant must:
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be an amateur sailor living in the Mid-Chesapeake Bay area;
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An “amateur” sailor includes any sailor if the national governing body of the sport does not consider the type of support paid to the athlete as destroying the athlete's eligibility to participate in competitions as an amateur.
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be applying for funding to cover costs, in whole or in part, to participate in national or international sailing competition(s) and/or for an overall campaign; and
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not have already received more than one grant from AYCF in this calendar year since sailors are only eligible for two AYCF grants per calendar year.
Application
Please complete the application form, which will ask you to provide the following:
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a summary of the applicant’s recent sailing experience, including two notable events in the past three years;
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the amount of funding requested;
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an itemized competition or campaign budget, including costs for travel, entry and charter fees, lodging, communications, and uniforms;
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a brief explanation of how this grant would further the applicant’s sailing goals; and
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other sources of support that the applicant is or will be receiving.
Additional Information
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Awarded grants are typically between $50 and $5,000. Athletes planning high-level campaigns such as the Olympics can submit annual plans to AYCF for potentially larger amounts.
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AYCF will not provide funding for capital investments, such as sails, hull, equipment, etc.
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AYCF can be the sole sponsor; no matching funds or other sources of support are necessary.
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AYCF prioritizes funding for regattas that require participants to qualify.
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The AYCF Board of Directors considers all applications as well as recommendations from our Advisory Committee. AYCF bases its funding decisions on the strength of the application, other grant applications AYCF is reviewing, and AYCF’s financial position.
Hosts of National, Invitational, and International Regatta
Eligibility
The applicant must:
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be an organization hosting national, invitational, and/or international regattas in the Mid-Chesapeake Bay area; and
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not have already received more than one grant from AYCF in this calendar year since hosts are only eligible for two AYCF grants per calendar year.
Application
Please complete the application form, which will ask you to provide the following:
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an itemized budget for your regatta(s), including expenses related to increasing regatta participation (e.g., travel reimbursements, entry fee sponsorships, and charter boat fee sponsorships), outreach, and advertising or promotions to expand the diversity of individuals who have access to sailing;
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sources of support that the applicant is or will be receiving;
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a brief explanation of how this grant would further the applicant’s goals; and
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a description of the organization's experience with hosting major regattas.
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