Soccer Association for Youth, USA
Grant program Overview

          Soccer Association for Youth, USA (SAY Soccer) is a 501 C 3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide recreational soccer to all youth between
          the ages of 4-18 years old. Through our SAY National Partnerships we have established strong business relationships with various leaders in the soccer
          industry, SAY has created a small GRANT Program based on revenue and in kind soccer related equipment provided to us from our National Partners.
          The purpose of the SAY Grant Program is to assist SAY members in starting-up or sustaining their local SAY Soccer program. The focus of the SAY
          Grant Program activities is on strengthening SAY Programs throughout the nation.

          How much money is available?
          The available funds and/or equipment supplies for distribution will vary on an annual basis according to the support SAY will receive from our National
          Sponsors.  Individual Distrist and SAYArea grants will vary based upon the merit of applications submitted, and will be evaluated on a case by case
          basis. 

          What can a SAY Grant donation be used for?

      -          Uniform procurement (players only)
-          Equipment procurement
-          First Aid Kits and equipment
-          Field Safety Equipment
-          Coaches/Referee Clinics and Training
-          Registration Fees (paid to SAY National for player registration fees)
-          Trophy’s, medals, ribbons
-          Other needs as approved by the SAY National Grant Committee

          What cannot be funded with the SAY Grant Program?

      -           Fund raising
-          Grant writing fees
-          Hotels and lodging
-          Travel expenses
-          Office equipment
-          Tournament fees
-          Pay for adult coaches
-          Speaker Fees
-          Banquets and eating out

            -        Funds may not be used to support political activity or attempts to influence legislation. 
            -        Non Duplication - Is this a need that really cannot be carried out with other resources, or one not already conducted by others? 
                     Our aim is to provide assistance in needed areas, rather than to substitute for existing alternatives.
            -        Equipment and/or supplies and items procured with funding from the SAY Grant Program remain the property of the SAY District or SAYArea. 

          What are the steps in the SAY Grant process?
          An Official Soccer Association for Youth, USA Grant Application must be completed and sent US Postal Mail to the SAY National Headquarters. 
          Please send to: 

                    Soccer Association for Youth, USA
                    Attn: Sheila Shay Mole
                    One North Commerce Park Drive
                    Suite 306-320
                    Cincinnati, OH 45215

          Along with the Official SAY Grant application, the following documentation must be included:

      -          The organizations most current operating budget
-          The most recently completed financial statements
-          List of the Board of Directors and contact information
-          Federal Tax ID number
-          Verification of Non-Profit Status (either SAY group exemption or other)
-          Number of registered players

          Official SAY Grant Application
          Be sure to include the necessary documentation when submitting your Official SAY Grant Application.  APPLY HERE

          Please NOTE:
          The SAY National Grant Committee will meet three times per year in conjunction with the SAY National Board of Directors Meetings. Grant applications
          are accepted at any time on a first come, first-serve basis. Due to the number of grants requests we receive, it will generally take several months before
          the Grant Committee takes action on the application.