Press Release: 2021 Grant Applications

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Delaware Youth Sports Organizations Invited to Apply for Grants
Foundation that awards grants to local sports groups asking for applications for 2021

Lewes, D.E., January 20, 2021 - While everyone works through the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis we also recognize the urgent need for kids to get back onto the playing fields and courts in our communities. The Jason Anderson Foundation for Youth Sports remains committed to that effort and is now accepting applications for its 2021 grants. Since its inception the Foundation has awarded almost $40,000 in grants and scholarships to various local sports organizations and families. Delaware youth sports groups and interested parties can download the applications from our website at www.jasonandersonfoundation.org.

“In just over four years we have provide support to numerous local sports organizations and hundreds of local kids in each of the three counties in Delaware,” said Mark Rossi, Chairman of the Jason Anderson Foundation board. “Even in these unprecedented times we hope to expand our services by partnering with local teams, sports facilities and school districts and look forward to receiving applications from youth sports organizations seeking financial support and player scholarships for kids in need.”

Since 2016 The Jason Anderson Foundation has provided groups, like the ones below, with grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to assist those in need who want to participate in a youth sports activity:

  • Dover Little League

  • Kent County Stallions

  • The Police Athletic League of Delaware – Youth Basketball League at Garfield Park

  • Duffy's Hope

  • Henlopen Soccer Club

  • The Western YMCA

  • Kirkwood Soccer

  • Berlin Seahawks

  • Delaware Tribe

  • Seaford Elite and Seaford Pop Warner Football Programs

  • Delaware Shore Field Hockey

  • Delaware Elite Basketball

  • Slingshot Lacrosse

  • Urban Promise of Wilmington

  • The Factory Youth Basketball and Flag Football Programs

About Jason Anderson Foundation:

     The Jason Anderson Foundation for Youth Sports is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to provide children in need the opportunity to participate in a community organized youth sports activity.  The Foundation was established by the Anderson family after Jason died in an automobile accident in January of 2015 at the age of 33. The outpouring of support for the family from friends, colleagues, co-workers, neighbors and gracious members of the community prompted the family and close friends to establish this foundation in Jason's name as a way to give back to the community. www.jasonandersonfoundation.org.

The Jason Anderson Foundation for Youth Sports, is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt, not-for-profit organization