NORTHERN CALIFORNIA JUNIOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION Scholarships Grants Financial

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA JUNIOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION Scholarships, Grants & Financial Aid Presented by NCJLA Staff

Agenda Introductions Contact Information for Presenters Nor. Cal Chapter of US Lacrosse Nor. Cal Lacrosse Foundation NCJLA Scholarships, Grants and Financial Aid US Lacrosse Grants Q&A Closing Remarks

TED PATCHET JIN PEAVEY LAURA JENNINGS LYN PORTERFIELD President NCJLA Executive Director Northwest Pacific Regional Manager www. norcalchapterusl. org www. norcallacrosse. org www. ncjla. org www. uslacrosse. org president@norcalchapterusl. org president@norcallacrosse. org execdirector@ncjla. org lporterfield@uslacrosse. org

Nor. Cal Chapter of US Lacrosse Presented by Ian Beed - Chapter Equipment Loaner Program Manager

NCCUSL Loaner Stick Program • Provide sticks and soft balls for development camps & clinics • 130 boys sticks • 84 girls sticks & 28 pairs goggles • 16 Lacrosse balls • 69 soft sticks & 54 soft balls • 32 mini fiddlesticks • Program used extensively - Sticks turn over 2 -3 x per year • Clubs can borrow for 2 -3 weeks • NCCUSL pays expense to ship to club/club pays return shipping • Contact Information • Ian Beed • Ian. beed@gmail. com • 860 -424 -2137

Nor. Cal Lacrosse Foundation Presented by MJ Davey - Foundation Board Member

Nor. Cal Lacrosse Foundation Mission Non-profit dedicated to promoting the sport of lacrosse • The Faulkner Fund provides funds for projects which increase the scope of participation and the quality of players, coaches, and officials in Northern California. • Peter Faulkner was instrumental in starting the Palo Alto lacrosse club in 1965 as well as the first youth programs in Menlo Park.

Faulkner Fund $185, 000 From 2010 – 2019 YTD $22, 290 in grants to teams/clubs/scho ols $15, 455 in scholarships to players 2019 Delegates Meeting Nor. Cal Lacrosse Foundation $19, 000 in loans to teams/clubs/scho ols

Types of Assistance Individual vs Program Scholarship Program: player, coach, umpire/referee or administrator. Program Fund Application: new or existing lacrosse team, club or program.

Nor. Cal Lacrosse Foundation Scholarship • Financial assistance to participate in a lacrosse program, event or function as a player, coach, umpire/referee or administrator • Need not be re-paid • Must complete an application • "Spring season” applications must be received by October 31 st • Requires a brief letter of recommendation-should be from a coach, association or community leader, athletic director or league or conference president

Nor. Cal Lacrosse Program Fund Application • Financial aid to Northern California lacrosse programs in the form of loans, which must be repaid, and grants, which need not be repaid • New or existing lacrosse team, club or program • Must complete an application • Application must be received by October 31 st. A decision notification will be sent on or before November 30 th. • Requires a brief letter of recommendation-should be from a coach, association or community leader, athletic director or league or conference president

Contacts & Links www. norcallacrosse. org President@norcallacrosse. org Treasurer@norcallacrosse. org If you have questions regarding the NCLF’s financial aid programs or concerning the application and any of its parts, please contact: funds@norcallacrosse. org.

NCJLA Presented by Laura Jennings -Executive Director

NCJLA's 3 Types of Scholarships Team Scholarships • Based on need • A standard amount is granted to all teams that are approved Player Scholarships • Helps support clubs offering and maintaining a scholarship program for their community Special Program Grants *New for 2021* • Provides flexible funding for clubs that have a specific need beyond player or team scholarships.

NCJLA Player Scholarship Clubs must have a Each year, the NCJLA current, working, Amount that the NCJLA Maximum amount of Board approves a established financial reimburses clubs of the fund that any single budget for financial aid policy that is made financial aid offered to club is eligible to reimbursement for the publicly available to all families. receive. This ensures upcoming season. club families. all clubs have a chance to receive a portion of the fund. Click here for the program Scholarship Application Form.

NCJLA Player Scholarship FIVE 1 2 3 Criteria for Club Financial Aid Policy Verification: Awards are based on need(s), not abilities or athletic experience. Application and submission process can easliy be found on your club website when the NCJLA attempts to verify. No login required. 4 Players must apply, the financial aid is not automatically provided to all members of the club. 5 The club must advertise that an applicant can request assistance with completing the application and the club will provide that assistance. Applicants should not be required to be a member of the club prior to applying for the financial aid / scholarship. The club should include a google translate option (or similar) so that parents with English as a second language can apply.

NCJLA Team Scholarship Who Should Apply? Designed to meet the needs of clubs who provide groups of players on a particular team financial aid. How to Qualify Teams must be registered, meet scheduling requirements for their division and submit their application on time. How is are the fund distributed? What is the award amount? The NCJLA Board of Directors will review the application and award the team(s) based on need and the number of applications received that year. A standard amount is granted to each team approved. Typically the season operations fee is covered. EXAMPLES: Families affected by recent wildfires, unemployment, single head of household, or meet the criteria for title one schools.

Award Process for NCJLA Scholarships Clubs submit scholarship and financial aid applications via online form. Form is found under the Club Administrators Tab. Due Nov 30 th. NCJLA Scholarship Committee meets, reviews all applications and allocates funds based on need. The NCJLA Executive Director will contact the Club President once the award amount has been determined and if their club was selected for an award. Club Presidents may elect to receive their award amounts in the following formats: • Check after team registration closes • Credit towards team registration • Credit towards season officials fees invoice This process applies to the NCJLA Player and Team Scholarships. To inquire about your club’s financial standing with the NCJLA email the NCJLA Treasurer at treasurer@ncjla. org. 2020

NCJLA Special Program Grants Based on financial need Clubs should be as specific as possible as to why the funds are needed and how they will help grow the game in their community. Clubs will be reimbursed for the approved amount once documenation is received. Sample Requests Categories: • Player Equipment as required by USL or NFHS Rules • Coaches Training • Game Day Supplies • Club Outreach Programs • Diversity & Inclusion and Girls Specific initiatives • Support for Specific Regions Adding teams in areas with gaps Between Clubs

NCJLA Fundraising Agreement For some events the NCJLA Board of Directors allocate funds for event staff. If your club is interested in working these events as a fundraiser please read the NCJLA Fundraising Agreement and email execdirector@ncjla. org to apply. Applications are due by Jan 30 th and organizations/clubs are selected for the events are notified by Feb 10 th of each year. Very limited opportunities for 2021 2020

Scholarship Funds Available Team Scholarships 40% Player Scholarships 40% Special Program Scholarships 20% Funded in part by event revenue, NCJLA reserves, and scholarship fund donations.

Donate Directly to the NCJLA Scholarship Fund The NCJLA is a 501 c 3 State of California Non- profit Youth Sports Organization. Since 1986 the NCJLA has helped sponsor playing opportunities for Boys & Girls youth & HS teams. Contact execdirector@ncjla. org

Scholarship and Financial Aid Timeline NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY Scholarship Applications open Nov 1 st and are due November 30 th NCJLA Board Votes on Fund Allocations and Clubs Notified of Award Amounts Scholarship and Grants paid to clubs Fundraising Agreements Signed and Clubs Notified Fundraising Agreement Applications Due January 30 th

US Lacrosse Grants Presented by Lyn Porterfield - Pacific Northwest Regional Manager 2020

NCJLA Financial and Outreach support Workshop September 24, 2020

US Lacrosse programs + discounts • Types of grants: https: //www. uslacrosse. org/grants/types-ofgrants Education, Player Development, Equipment, Financial • Hardship memberships • Discounts through partners for programs: Pearl Balls, Impact Canopy, Sisu Mouthguards, Hudl, Gilman Gear (goals), Swax. Lax

Fundraising Connections (Lyn’s favorites) • Good Sports -- https: //www. goodsports. org/apply/ Equipment, apparel and footwear for youth sport organizations • Virtual Fun. Runs: Perfect for a pandemic! https: //blog. bonfire. com/how-to-host-a-virtual-5 k-fundraiser/ • Set up an Amazon Smile Account : https: //org. amazon. com/ref=smi_se_saas_org • Pura Vida Bracelets https: //www. puravidabracelets. com/products/customize-yourbracelet • Bill Belichick Foundation Grant -https: //billbelichickfoundation. org/ The Bill Belichick Foundation aims to provide coaching, mentorship, and financial support to individuals, communities, and organizations. Focusing on football and lacrosse. See the Fundraising Connections one pager for more ideas.

Lyn Porterfield Regional Director – Pacific + Mountain Cell: 206 -972 -9610 Email: lporterfield@uslacrosse. org

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA JUNIOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION THANK YOU EVERYONE! HAVE A GREAT SEASON! 2020