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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