Children’s Fitness Fund
Background
In 1991, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners established the Children’s Fitness Fund to provide money for community endeavors that promote life-long fitness for children. The programs funded by SAR focus on the development of healthy lifestyles for children, with emphasis on running related activities. SAR seeks to fund programs that prepare children for a lifetime of individual exercise, regardless of physical condition or ability. Each SAR race contributes approximately 10% of their profits to finance the Children’s Fitness Fund.
Proposal Requirements
Proposals must be submitted by July 31st of each year in order to be reviewed by the SAR board at the Annual Board Meeting in August. Historically, proposals have asked for $100-$1000. Successful proposals should include the following elements:
- A description of the scope of the project, including level of funding sought and description of organization
- Line item budget of potential expenses
- Description of beneficiaries
- Materials required
- Name and contact information for grant recipient
- Proposals need not be more than 500 words
Submitting Proposals
- Proposals can be submitted online by clicking here.
- Proposals can be mailed to the following address:
Children’s Fitness Fund
Southern Arizona Roadrunners
PO Box 64215
Tucson, Az 85728-4215
Guidelines After Receiving Funds:
Approval and distribution of funds will occur by the end of August each year. The funding is contingent upon all essential factors in the proposal remaining the same (i.e. activity, site, beneficiaries, duration, etc.). SAR does not approve funding for administrative costs. A thank you letter must be sent to SAR after the approved funds have been used to highlight the benefits brought to the recipients. If the funding is used incorrectly, the program will not be able to submit proposals for future grant requests.
Questions?
Please call the SAR office at (520) 326-9393.
2009 Fund Recipients:
Accelerated Elementary and Secondary Schools
Sahauro High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Team
Gridley Middle School Cross Country Team
Toto Thyme at Case Park
Lighthouse/City YMCA Itty Bitty Sports
AmericSchools Academy K-8 Charter School Walking Program
Valencia Middle School Cross Country Team