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Ravens Youth Football Grant
Granting a Future of Fitness
The Baltimore Ravens All Community Team Foundation (RACTF) is committed to improving, encouraging and
enabling the healthy development of youth in the Baltimore area, as well as other parts of the state of Maryland.
The RACTF established the Youth Football Grant in 2011, which provides equipment and/or apparel grants to
qualifying nonprofit youth football programs.
The Ravens All Community Team Foundation recognizes the need for football equipment and apparel for youth
programs in Maryland, and we aim to promote safety, inclusion, growth and increased participation in youth
football across our footprint.
Youth tackle football and flag-football teams in Maryland are eligible to apply for the following grants:
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Youth Football Equipment Grant (retail value approximately $1,000)
o Equipment provided by Riddell
Youth Football Apparel Grant (retail value approximately $1,000)
o Apparel provided by Under Armour
2012 Ravens Youth Football Project Calendar
April 6, 2012 – April 30, 2012
May 2012
July 2012
Applications Accepted
RACTF Grant Awards Announcement
Equipment/Apparel Distribution
Mailing Instructions
Ravens youth football grant applications must follow the attached format and include all specified information
in the designated order. Incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration. No e-mail, faxed or
handwritten applications will be accepted.
Applicants will be notified by e-mail as to the status of their proposal.
Completed applications must be POSTMARKED no later than April 30, 2012, and can be sent BY MAIL to:
Ravens All Community Team Foundation
Youth Football Grant
c/o Karen McGee
1 Winning Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Ravens Youth Football Grant
2012 Application Form
Please complete the following information (no longer than three pages).
*No handwritten applications will be accepted.
I. Team Information
Team
League
Program Name
Name
Name
Age range of participants on
team:
Affiliation (please choose from one of the following: AAU, AYF, Boys & Girls Club, Jewish
Community Centers, NRPA, PAL, Pop Warner, YMCA, independent or school-based):
Number of participants
Number of participants
Number of participants
on team in 2011:
in program in 2011:
in league 2011:
Number of participants
on team in 2010:
Street Address
City
State
Phone
Website
Address
Tax ID
Year Founded
Contact Person
ZIP
E-mail
Address
Title
Geographical area
you serve?
Have you received a Ravens All
Community Team Foundation grant in
the past three (3) years?
YES
NO
If so,
when?
II. League Profile
1. My league requires the head coach to attend a coaching clinic.
2. My league requires the assistant coaches to attend a coaching clinic.
3. The coaches in my league are required to complete education courses.
4. My league requires each player to sign a player code of conduct.
5. My league conducts background checks on all coaches and volunteers.
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
III. Funding Request
* Grants will be provided to individual teams, NOT to programs or leagues. Please use the boxes
below to give the best presentation of your team’s need for the grant.
Brief description of program and history:
Brief description of why the team needs the grant (please be specific):
Please describe your team’s 2011 fundraising efforts:
Describe how your team has positively impacted the lives of youth in your community
(please be specific):
Please indicate the grant you are seeking: Apparel
Please indicate the option/s you would like to receive
(see attached list):
Team Coordinator signature
Equipment
Apparel
Both
Equipment
Date
IV. Additional Information
On a separate sheet, please provide the following:
□ A one-page budget for your team and/or program
□ A copy of the 501 (c) 3 IRS determination letter or equivalent documentation of tax exempt status
□ A copy of the head football coach’s USA Football Online Certification or NYSCA certificate.
(Note: Visit http://www.usafootball.com/coach or www.nays.org/coaches for more information.) Each team’s head
coach must present proof of certification to be eligible for the Ravens Youth Football grant.
Please send completed application materials by mail, POSTMARKED by April 30th, to:
Ravens All Community Team Foundation
Youth Football Grant
c/o Karen McGee
1 Winning Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Ravens Youth Football Grant
2012 Application Form
Riddell Youth Football Equipment Package Options:
Grant
Quantity
Product
Product Comments
BRG 1
6
Riddell Youth Speed Helmet (Sizes: Small-Large)
4 cage styles/ 13 impregnated colors/ No painted shells
BRG 2
10
Riddell Youth Edge Helmet (Sizes: Extra Small-Extra Large)
4 cage styles/ 13 impregnated colors/ No painted shells
BRG 3
12
Riddell Youth Attack i Helmet (Sizes: Extra Small-Extra Large)
4 cage styles/ 13 impregnated colors/ No painted shells
BRG 4
16
Riddell Youth Attack Helmet (Sizes: Extra Small-Extra Large)
4 cage styles/ 13 impregnated colors/ No painted shells
BRG 5
12
EVX-Y Youth Shoulder Pads (Sizes: All)
BRG 6
16
Evolution Youth Shoulder Pads (Sizes: All)
BRG 7
16
8 Riddell Youth Attack Helmet (Sizes: Extra Small-Extra Large) & 8 Evolution Youth Shoulder Pads
BRG 8
20
5 EVX-Y , 5 Evolution, 5 Warrior IIX, & 5 Xforce II Shoulder Pads (Sizes: All)
BRG 9
40
20 Warrior IIX & 20 Xforce II Shoulder Pads (Sizes: All)
BRG 10
15 pc
Blocking Equipment
All styles
All styles
3 ea. FS-48 / 3 ea HS-24 / 3ea R-13 / 3 ea R-14 / 3 ea R-15
Visit shop.riddell.com for additional information on products listed.
Under Armour Youth Football Apparel package options:
Grant
Product
Package Comments
UA - 1
Apparel - Cleats & Youth Footballs
Under Armour Cleats (25 Units) & Under Armour Youth Footballs (10 Units)
UA - 2
Apparel - Short Sleeve T-Shirts & Receiving Gloves
Under Armour Short Sleeve T-Shirts (25 Units) & Under Armour Receiving Gloves (25 Units)
UA - 3
Apparel - Long Sleeve Compression Shirts & Visors
Under Armour Long Sleeve Compression Shirts (25 Units) & Under Armour Visors (15 Units)
Visit www.underarmour.com for additional information on products listed.