Educational Grant Application Form

Chicago Yacht Club Foundation Sailing Education Grant Application

This application shall be used for needs-based grants for sailing education. It should NOT be used for any merit-based request or for support for competitive sailing such as a regatta. This form should be completed by the sailor, in conjunction with their parents. All information will be kept in confidence and used solely by the Chicago Yacht Club Foundation in evaluating the request for a needs-based grant. Grant recipients will be asked to write a description of their experience and provide photos or videos to assist our Communications team in our efforts to publicize the Foundation's support of youth sailing.
Deadline for FALL 2025 Sailing Education Grant: Monday, September 15

No late applications will be accepted.
Award Decisions will be sent out on or before Monday, September 22
PERSONAL DATA

Please provide information on yourself and your family. All information is required. If one of your parents is deceased or you only have one parent you may answer those questions with the same information as your other parent.
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Gender

MaleFemaleOther
Home Address*
Mobile phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
example@example.com
School currently attending (current or upcoming school year)*
Parent / guardian info
Parent / Guardian #1*
Address*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Employer*
Profession / job*
Parent / Guardian #2 *
Address*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Employer*
Profession*

Sailing Program Information

Please provide information on the sailing program for which you are applying for a needs-based grant. This could be a yacht club, sailing school, or private team.
Name of sailing program*
Contact email*
example@example.com
Contact person *

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Course or program name*
Dates of program (or Fall / Spring / Summer)*
Total cost of program*
Date payment is due*
Description of program*

Sailing background

Please provide your sailing background. If easier, you may attach a sailing resume. Please describe any family sailing history; classes you have taken; regattas you have competed in; and any other sailing or boating experience you have.
Upload sailing resume (or explain background below)

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Sailing background*

Other information from sailor

Please let us know any other information about you, your other extracurricular activities, hobbies or the like that you think we should know.
Statement of need

For the sailor's parent(s): Please describe the financial need and any unusual circumstances which might impact our needs-based grant decision.
Statement of need*
Do you receive grants/scholarships to participate in any other activities (school, sports, activities)?*
Prior grants received - please list any grants received in the last 3 years from the CYC foundation or any similar organization for the applicant's sailing or that of any other household member.*
Parent / Guardian #1 annual pre-tax income*
Parent / Guardian #2 annual pre-tax income*
Number of children in household under age 22*
Thank you!

Please click submit below to submit the application. Grants are reviewed three times per year by the CYCF for the Fall / Spring / Summer sailing seasons, and grant recipients are notified promptly. If you have any questions, please email education@chicagoyachtclubfoundation.org
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Chicago Yacht Club Foundation Sailing Education Grant Application

Deadline for FALL 2025 Sailing Education Grant: Monday, September 15

Award Decisions will be sent out on or before Monday, September 22

PERSONAL DATA

Parent / guardian info

Sailing Program Information

Sailing background

Other information from sailor

Statement of need

Thank you!