United We Row Grant Application 2025

United We Row Grant Application 2025 - Stage 1

A Seat in the Boat for Everyone
USRowing aims to create a vibrant and inclusive rowing community that reflects the rich diversity of our nation. We are thrilled to offer grants to rowing organizations that will help us achieve our goals of broadening access to the sport. If you are a USRowing organizational member in good standing, we encourage you to apply by Saturday, April 19th, at 3 a.m. ET.

We recommend copying your answers to a separate document to edit / finalize before submission since they will not save here. Selected applications will be sent the Stage 2 application.
General Information

Please share basic information about yourself and your rowing organization to continue.
Name*

First NameLast Name
What is your role/title at your rowing organization?*
Phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
What is the name of the rowing organization applying for the grant?*
Address of your rowing organization*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please confirm you are a 501c3 organization.

Confirmed
If not, what type of organization?
Please confirm your organization is a USRowing member organization.*

Confirmed
Please provide an overview of the effort for which you are seeking the grant.*
(max 250 words)
Which community or communities does your effort primarily serve?

Athletes of colorAthletes from the LGBTQ+ communityAthletes from low-income backgroundsAthletes who are neurodiverseYouth athletes with disabilitiesAdult athletes with disabilitiesGirls/womenCancer survivorsImmigrants / refugeesVeteransIndigenous CommunitiesOther
Organizational Alignment & Impact
USRowing stewards and grows the sport of rowing through three pillars:
- Experience - Rowing community members have exceptional experiences that enhance their journey in the world of rowing
- Inclusion - Together we cultivate a diverse and inclusive rowing community that is welcoming, fair, and accessible to all.
- Performance - We strive to support athletes in their pursuit of excellence on and off the water.
We believe these pillars are essential to success in rowing and are eager to support organizations whose programs align with these ideas.
Please share how your effort aligns with these three pillars.*
(max 250 words)
Based on your answer above, what does success of your effort look like? What are the goals? How will you or do you measure the impact in your community? What metrics do you currently use, if any? Please be specific around outputs (i.e. number of athletes served, demographics, or retention in the program) and outcomes (i.e. social-emotional learning or increase in positive experience based on survey). *
(max 250 words)
By submitting this application, you confirm:
- The information submitted in the application is true.
- The Executive Director of your rowing organization approves of this proposal.
- The rowing organization is a compliant USRowing Organizational Member (i.e. All Relevant Adult Participants are Safe Sport certified, signed USRowing membership agreement, Safe Sport Policy submitted).
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United We Row Grant Application 2025 - Stage 1

General Information

Organizational Alignment & Impact