Deadline: 6 April 2017
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is seeking applications for its Sports Award for those in sport that have an innovative and collaborative approach to making their communities a healthier place to live.
Award Information
- Organizations should understand that they are applying for a cash prize and not a grant.
- Each category winner will receive a $7,500 cash prize.
- Up to three awards may be given each year—one in each category outlined below.
- Nominees may only apply in one of the three categories.
Eligibility Criteria
- Those eligible to apply are making communities healthier through sport in the following three categories:
- Category 1: A professional sports team community relations department or foundation based in the United States or Canada.
- Category 2: An individual athlete or professional coach’s foundation based in the United States or Canada.
- Category 3: An organization in the United States or Canada that is an influential leader and model for others.
- Applicants that are not charitable organizations or public entities must apply with an organization that is such an entity and will receive the prize funds. Additional documentation may be requested.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Countries: United States or Canada
For more information, please visit RWJF Sports Award.