MSYSA Recreational Grant Package (Recreational Leagues)
Guidelines have been established and must be followed. Grants that are late or incomplete will not be accepted. MSYSA affiliated
leagues need to complete the checklist and make sure everything is included in their grant application.
All Recreational Grant applications must be submitted to the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association State Office on or before
October 6, 2016.
Submit completed Recreational Grant applications to:
MSYSA
c/o Josh Sherman
9401 General Drive, Suite 120
Plymouth, Michigan 48170
Fax: ATTN: Josh Sherman at 734-459-6242
Email: [email protected]
Grant Background
Started in 1980, the Great Lakes Soccer League organized a recreational youth soccer league for the purposes of scheduling
games between like minded soccer leagues and club in Southeastern, Michigan including players in age groups 9 to 19 both boys
and girls. Recently, the Great Lakes Soccer League ceased operations and expressed their sincerest gratitude to their members,
players, parents and the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association. To continue the development and opportunities Great Lakes
Soccer League once provided, they’ve donated recreational funds specific to the betterment of youth recreational soccer in
Michigan.
MSYSA Recreational Grants Overview
Recreational Grants totaling $30,000 will be made available for the purpose of enhancing recreational soccer clubs and leagues
within the State of Michigan. Any league or club currently affiliated with the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association may apply
for a grant.
The club/league requesting a grant must be in good standing with MSYSA. A grant from MSYSA would be a one-time occurrence
and will be given in one amount.
To be successful, the grant must be on the forms provided, must be for the exclusive use of recreational programs and players,
and must further the purposes of increasing membership, providing a new service or improving the quality of current services.
Eligibility Requirements
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$2,000 per year to leagues hosting the American Rec Cup (or similar recreational soccer team only tournament) to assist
in off setting associated event expenses. (i.e. program book printing costs, tournament software, etc.)
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$2,000 per league where all recreational teams played a minimum of 10 games per season (20 games per year).
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Monies can assist in off setting expenses for recreational training and provide coaching education to recreational
coaches.
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Note: Any monies shall be distributed after the applicant has provided proof either by the MSYSA registration software
or similar platform/documentation. If the first two items do not bear fruition, then monies can be used exclusively for
the third item.
All grants will be awarded at the MSYSA Awards Ceremony on February 17, 2017 at the Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac hotel
located at 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, Michigan 48341. Leagues who are awarded with a grant must have someone at
the MSYSA Awards Ceremony to receive the grant award. If no one is present, the grant award is forfeited. The application will be
posted on the MSYSA website at www.michiganyouthsoccer.org. Grants must be neatly typed or written.
A budget indicating exact anticipated expenditure of the monies must be submitted. Any attempt to use the grant funds
inappropriately will place the league or club in bad standing with MSYSA. A league or club with more than one level of play must
certify that the funds are to be used totally to benefit only recreational players.
Decisions
MSYSA’s decision on grant winners is final. No record of deliberations will be made. All questions about the grant process must be
made to the MSYSA Executive Director, Thomas K. Faro. All information must be listed, all documents attached, and the package
is considered complete as issued. No add-on documents will be accepted. Only one request per league/club will be accepted. The
person completing the application may or may not be called for clarification of an item or items, but no additional materials may
be issued.
The MSYSA Executive Director will make the final decision on grants including amounts. The MSYSA Executive Director reserves
the right to present all or part of the amount marked for disbursement and the total may not reach the amount requested either
in total for the grant request of for the amount available.
Note: Any attempt to use the grant funds inappropriately will place the league or club in bad standing with MSYSA. If funds are
perceived to have been utilized for another purpose other than the grant funds, MSYSA will communicate with the organization
to secure necessary information that clearly indicates how the monies were utilized.
Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
Recreational Grant Application
Grant Application for Recreational Programs – Information
Club/League Applying for Grant:____________________________________________________________________
Name of Grant Project:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Cost of Total Project: ___________________________________________
Amount of Grant Requested: ____________________________________
Club/League Information Applying for Grant
Number of Recreational Players: _________________________________
MSYSA District (Circle One)
Metro
Number of Recreational Coaches: ________________________________
Metro Central
East
Number of Select Players: _____________________________________
Metro Southwest
North
Number of Premier Players: ____________________________________
West
Number of Premier Coaches: ___________________________________
Number of Board Members: ___________________________________
Number of Volunteers: _______________________________________
Number of Full-Time Employees: _______________________________
Total Income for Seasonal Year: ________________________________
Total Club/League expenditures for Seasonal Year: _________________
Financial Statement Attached?
Yes__________ No _____________
Contact Person for This Grant
Contact Name:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Title: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: _______ Zip: ______________
E-mail Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________________ Other Phone: __________________________________________
Signature of Club/League President: __________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Grant Application for Recreational Programs – Narrative
On this page, please describe the project to be funded. Give the reasons why this project will benefit recreational players.
Remember this project must further the purpose of increasing membership and/or providing a new service and/or improve
the quality of current service.
Grant Application for Recreational Programs – Fact Sheet
Name of Club/League: __________________________________________
Number of Registered Players: ___________________________________
Number of Players this Grant will Effect: ___________________________
Number of Coaches this Grant will Affect: __________________________
Number of In-House Referees You Have: ___________________________
Will this affect your in-house Referee Program: _____________________
Percentage of Boys: ___________________________________________
Percentage of Girls: ___________________________________________
List other outside entities that are involved in the project:
__________________________________________________________________
Are you a 501 ( c ) 3?: ______________________
EIN #___________________________________________________
Are you incorporated with the State of Michigan: ________________________
Please use the remainder of the page to list any additional facts that you feel may be helpful for us to know.
Grant Application for Recreational Programs – Checklist
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Grant request for no more than 50% of the project total
Entire Grant enclosed in the application packet
Signature of Club/League President
Financial Data from seasonal year
Submitted to MSYSA State Office by October 6, 2016.
Project budget attached
Grants forms used
Submitted Club/League Logo applying for Grant
Meets criteria of impacting MSYSA registered recreational players, improving service or providing new service
Please select the appropriate criteria that meet with your club/league standards:
_____ $2,000 per year to leagues hosting the Recreational American Cup (or similar recreational soccer
team only tournament) to assist in off setting associated event expenses. (i.e. program book printing costs,
tournament software, etc.)
_____ $2,000 per league where all recreational teams played a minimum of 10 games per season (20
games per year). (Example, assisting in the costs associated with moving an 8 game season to a 10 game
season with referee costs, field rental costs, etc.)
_____ Monies can assist in off setting expenses for recreational training and provide coaching education
to recreational coaches.
For assistance on the Recreational Grant Application please contact the MSYSA State Office at 734-459-6220.