U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Planning Grants Application Opens

The Foundation’s Planning Grants Initiative offers Grants of up to $10,000 in the form of credit with Clough Harbour Sports, the Foundation’s Supplier for Soccer Facility Design and Planning Services. Clough Harbour Sports will produce a concept plan for your project, positioning your organization to solicit support from donors and decision-makers. Priority will be given to projects in urban, economically disadvantaged areas.

A properly developed concept plan:

• guides the design and construction of soccer field projects in a coherent and unified way
• establishes the proper sequencing and phasing for design and construction
• integrates a project into your overall budget
• builds momentum for future phases
• serves as a foundation for effective marketing, fundraising, and advocacy with decision-makers

Example of the final product, a concept plan from Clough Harbour Sports (pdf).

APPLYING FOR A PLANNING GRANT

The 2010 Planning Grant Application will be available on March 1. For more information or to receive consultation from Clough Harbour Sports during the application process, please contact Sarah Weiss, (sweiss@ussoccerfoundation.org or (202) 872-6668).