OUR MISSION: To provide an opportunity to athletes to participate in Momentum Volleyball Club by assisting them to achieve their full potential through the promotion of leadership, teamwork, friendship, character, goal setting, and self-discipline, regardless of their ability to pay Momentum Volleyball Club's grant fund (the "MVC Fund") was created to give all volleyball players the opportunity to play volleyball with Momentum Volleyball Club, regardless of their ability to pay. Momentum Volleyball Club raises money through contributions to the MVC Fund and the sale of sportswear and other items. Money that is allocated or donated to the MVC Fund is applied to player accounts (a) as one or more grants to applicants who have timely submitted an application, demonstrated a financial need, and been selected to receive a grant by Momentum Volleyball Club ("MVC"), and (b) in connection with the Club's volunteer work.

MVC Fund grants are (a) awarded in August of each year, and (b) determined by MVC its sole discretion. Grants will only be awarded to those candidates who (a) have applied on time for a grant and have demonstrated a financial need and (b) agree to participate in the Club's volunteer work program for a set number of hours during the Club season (determined, in part, by the size of the grant awarded to the candidate. Applications will be available online by July 1st and should be submitted to the MVC Fund electronically via our website, no later than August 1st. Grant applications received after August 1st will be excluded from consideration.

MVC will review applications and subsequently determine grant awards, if any. Applicants will be notified of the determination with respect to their application by no later than August 15th.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE GRANT APPLICATION ON TIME WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE APPLICATION FROM THE REVIEW PROCESS.

What is required to be considered for a grant?

1. Fill out and timely submit the Grant Application

2. Have player write a letter describing the importance of volleyball in her life

3. Commitment to assist Momentum Volleyball Club in setting up, managing, taking down tournament related equipment with respect to tournaments and other events that may be hosted by Momentum Volleyball Club during the season, including clean-up of the facility thereafter.

4. Provide additional documents required by the Grant Application

Submit all materials set forth in Items 1 through 3 above online below.

All information submitted is considered confidential information and will be treated as confidential information.

Work Program Rewards(WPR)

Work program rewards are earned by participating in the Momentum Volleyball Club volunteer work program. For every set number of hours worked in the work program, a player will receive an amount of money to be applied to her account based on a tiered schedule. This amount is paid through the MVC Fund. Areas to assist the Club include setting up, and tearing down, tournament preparations for tournaments hosted by the Club during the season, providing support to tournament directors during tournaments hosted by the Club and operating the Foundations and MYL programs.

 MVC FUND: WAYS TO HELP FUND THE MVC FUND

 Tax Exempt Donations 

Donations made to Momentum Volleyball Club will be placed into the MVC Fund and are tax- exempt as allowed by law. If you are interested in making a donation or have questions, please contact Melissa Miller.

** Please note that donations made to a specific player account are not considered tax exempt; only donations made to the general grant fund qualify for a tax exemption. 

Purchase MVC Fund Merchandise

One hundred percent (100%) of any net profits or rebates that Momentum Volleyball Club receives from the sales of Momentum Volleyball Club Merchandise will go to the MVC Fund and be distributed in the form of work program credits and grants to Momentum Volleyball Club player accounts. 

 MVC FUND GRANT APPLICATION

Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the MVC Fund Grant program. Below is the Grant Application. There are several forms that must be submitted with the application in order to be considered for a grant. Please read the following information carefully in order to ensure the accuracy of your submitted paperwork. Any missing information may result in a denial of your grant request. We have limited funds to use for grants, so we may be unable to fund some or all of the financial assistance requests. 

The following documents are needed on or before August 1st, in order to process your request: 

1.     Completed Grant Application

2.     Copy of the first page of your most recent tax return that was filed with the Internal Revenue Service, complete with signatures

3.     Copy of all W-2 Forms (include copies of all W-2 Forms for all persons in the household)

4.     Copy of the 2 most recent earnings statements (paystubs) and proof of all other income that comes into the household. This information must be provided for both parents. If it is not clearly indicated on your earnings statement or paystub, please print your name, period of time the statement or paystub covers, and the number of pay periods in a calendar year

5.     A letter from the player describing the importance of volleyball in her life

 

NOTE: IN ORDER TO PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE REDACT (BLACK OUT) ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION SUCH AS BIRTHDATES, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, ETC. FROM THE COPIES OF THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE. 

 

Again, please review the above checklist and ensure that you submit all required information. Momentum Volleyball Club is not responsible to review the information in order to advise you that any information is missing. In the event information is missing, your application may be denied.

 

MVC GRANT APPLICATION

You will be ineligible to receive financial assistance and/or financial assistance will be

1. Failure to timely submit the Grant Application and all required documentation/information;

2. Carrying a past due account balance;

3. Failure to report any change in financial condition or work status;

4. Present more than one check for insufficient funds;

5. Falsifying information in any Grant Application;

6. Failing to provide government documentation in any government subsidized program;

7. Failing to sign up and assist with setup/management/tear down of tournaments hosted by the Club and other Club events and activities.

I have read and understand the application and verify that all information provided is true and

I also acknowledge and agree that:

a)I will participate in each fundraiser opportunity that is made available through Momentum Volleyball Club, as well as the Momentum Volleyball Club volunteer work program, if I am awarded a Grant from the MVC Fund;

b) a condition of receiving a Grant from the MVC Fund (if applicable) includes assisting the Club in setting up, and tearing down, tournament preparations for tournaments hosted by the Club during the season, providing support to tournament directors during tournaments hosted by the Club, and assisting with the MPL program;

c) I will meet with the Club Director promptly following notice that I have received a Grant from the MVC Fund in order to schedule such assistance prior to the commencement of the season; and

d) the Grant will not be disbursed unless and until I have signed up to provide assistance.