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Additional information about &Mother Family/Maternity Support Grants

Grants can be used for expenses related to pregnancy and postpartum support and recovery and family-related support needs. Could include (not limited to): childcare, family travel, lactation support, postpartum physical therapy, mental health support, sleep training.

Eligibility:

  • Requests must be consistent with the Family/Maternity Support Grant mission.

  • Applicants must have a successful competitive record within their sport and demonstrate the ability to reach and compete at an elite level.
 

prioritization criteria for selection committee:

  • Current prioritization (as of May 2021) for athletes and coaches traveling to/coaching at/competing in Tokyo Olympic + Paralympic Games.

  • Current prioritization (as of May 2021) for female-identifying U.S. citizens or legal residents, eligible to compete for a U.S. national team (hoping to expand soon, so please apply even if this does not include you!)

  • Present and potential level and ranking

  • Role of award in continued participation and advancement in sport.

  • Dedication to increasing visibility of motherhood in professional athletics