The Movement Foundation Teaching Grant

The Teaching Grant - Application
The purpose of this grant is to support the start of new classes or continuation of existing classes that center and serve communities in need of more accessible and inclusive movement activities and spaces. This can include but is not limited to communities connected by race, gender identity, religion, culture, language, body size, disability, income, age, or life experience.
This application consists of 18 questions. A PDF copy is available for your reference, to see all questions in advance of completing the application.

Applications can be submitted at any time, and are reviewed at the end of each month. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by the end of the next month. For example, applications received in August will be notified by September 30th.

Please be sure to review the Eligibility and Recipient Requirements, and check out our Q&A page for more information.

To request alternative application options for vision, language or other accommodations, please contact us at dana@themvmtfoundation.org.

Note: After submitting your application, a completed copy is available for download on the final Thank You page. You may want to save this copy to reference in the event you apply again.

The Teaching Grant - Application
Personal Information

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Note: This personal information (i.e. the applicant's identity) is hidden during the evaluation and selection process.
Full Name*
Pronouns*
Email*
Phone Number*
Are you incorporated?*

NoYes (LLC, corporation, nonprofit)
Business Name
If incorporated.
Have you previously been awarded a Teaching Grant?*

NoYes (12+ months ago)

The Teaching Grant - Application
Community & Class Information

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5. For what community do you want to make movement more accessible and inclusive? NOTE: Please identify a specific community you are seeking to support. For example, the community may be identified by neighborhood, race, gender, religion, culture, language, disability, income, age, or life experience. The clear and specific identity of the community you’re serving is a key component of this application and grant. Subsequent questions will relate back to how this question is answered.*
6. What is your connection to this community? *
7. How are movement activities and spaces often less accessible or inclusive for this community?*
8. What type of movement class do (or will) you teach, to support this community? *
9. Is the class already in progress?*

YesNo
10. What is the class name?*
11. What is the class description?*
12. How does (or will) your class center and serve the unique needs of this community? NOTE: This is beyond the general benefits of movement, fitness and/or the type of class being taught. How will you adapt the class for your community based on their unique needs (vs how this class might be taught to other communities or the general population).*
13. When does (or will) the class take place? NOTE: Can provide estimated or approximate timing. Please include days, dates or time frame, and if there is a planned end date.*
14. What location(s) are secured for the class?*
If using a public or private location that is not your own, please upload any form of written confirmation that you have permission to teach at the location.

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15. What is the class cost for participants?*
16. Is registration required or encouraged? If so, through what process?*
17. How are you connecting specifically with the community you want to serve to promote your class?*
18. Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share about your class, goals, mission, or community?
Should be Empty:

The Teaching Grant - Application

The Teaching Grant - Application

Personal Information

The Teaching Grant - Application

Professional Information

The Teaching Grant - Application

Community & Class Information