February 1, 2024
For Immediate Release
The Watertown Community Foundation Opens Call for Youth Sports Leagues Proposals
Applications for Youth Sports Leagues Accepted Until February 28, 2024
On February 1, the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) opened the 2024 application process to provide financial support to Watertown’s youth sports leagues so any child can play a league sport, regardless of ability to play. These grants provide funding to eligible organizations to help pay for participation and equipment for student athletes who otherwise can’t afford to play.
Examples of programs eligible for Youth Sports Leagues Grants include:
Baseball/Softball
Football/Cheerleading
Soccer
Basketball
Lacrosse
Hockey
You can learn more about how to apply for Youth Sports Leagues Grants here. Applications will be accepted until February 28.
About Watertown Community Foundation
The Watertown Community Foundation works to build and sustain a vibrant, close-knit community in Watertown – now, and for future generations. Since 2003, WCF has awarded more than $3,000,000 in grants to address local needs to make positive change in the lives of people who live and work in Watertown. With financial support from the Watertown community, we partner with non-profits to help end food insecurity, keep people housed, educate kids, lift-up the arts, and break down barriers to bring people together. See our list of grantees here.
WCF Board of Directors: Lauren Coughlin Unsworth and Mary Ann Mulligan, Co-Presidents; Albrik Avanessian; Emily Barclay; Ninos Hanna; Eileen Hsü-Balzer; Heather Leary; Jennifer Nicholson, Anthony Paolillo; Leah Pennino, Lora Sabin; Robert Shay; David Siegel; Felicia Sullivan; and Donna Tuccinardi
Media Contact: Tia Tilson
Watertown Community Foundation
tia.tilson@watertownfoundation.org