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− | In the past, NASPA has supported requests for help with the donation of equipment (tiles, racks, and games). Rather than wait for requests, we are announcing a program where you can apply to receive a grant from NASPA to support Youth | + | In the past, NASPA has supported requests for help with the donation of equipment (tiles, racks, and games). Rather than wait for requests, we are announcing a program where you can apply to receive a grant from NASPA to support Youth Scrabble. |
== Who Can Apply? == | == Who Can Apply? == | ||
− | Any NASPA member can apply for a NASPA Youth | + | Any NASPA member can apply for a NASPA Youth Scrabble grant. The grant may be awarded to an organization or program, but a NASPA member must recommend the organization or program. |
== What Can I Request? == | == What Can I Request? == | ||
− | Your request could be something as simple as copies of the [[NASPA School Word List 2020]], equipment to support live play, or a paid Zoom subscription to support online club sessions. If you are holding tournaments or events, you might request support for prizes. You might want to develop curriculum materials that can be shared with other Youth | + | Your request could be something as simple as copies of the [[NASPA School Word List 2020]], equipment to support live play, or a paid Zoom subscription to support online club sessions. If you are holding tournaments or events, you might request support for prizes. You might want to develop curriculum materials that can be shared with other Youth Scrabble coaches on the NASPA web site. |
− | There are no specific requirements – use your imagination and think how you can support Youth | + | There are no specific requirements – use your imagination and think how you can support Youth Scrabble. |
== How Do I Apply? == | == How Do I Apply? == | ||
− | + | We will accept requests for support of Youth SCRABBLE initiatives and award grants as funds are available. | |
At a minimum, the proposal should contain: | At a minimum, the proposal should contain: | ||
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All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee consisting of the Executive Committee, Advisory Board members, and Youth chair [[Cornelia Guest]]. | All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee consisting of the Executive Committee, Advisory Board members, and Youth chair [[Cornelia Guest]]. | ||
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== How Can I Support the NASPA Foundation for Youth Literacy? == | == How Can I Support the NASPA Foundation for Youth Literacy? == | ||
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== Past Recipients of NASPA Youth Grants == | == Past Recipients of NASPA Youth Grants == | ||
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+ | NASPA awarded almost $4,000 in cash grants and Scrabble equipment to the following programs in the second phase of the NASPA Youth Scrabble Grants initiative: | ||
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+ | * '''[https://phillyasap.org/scrabble/ ASAP (After School Activities Partnerships) Scrabble]''' - With more than 1,100 students playing in 85 clubs, Philadelphia ASAP Scrabble is the largest program of its kind in the country. The NASPA Youth Scrabble Grant will help to fund the Philly Scrabble Mentor Program where high school students are trained to serve as mentors to younger players. | ||
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+ | * '''Eastern Long Island (NY) School Scrabble''' - Kathy Hummel has coached Scrabble for 22 years in the Hampton Bays Schools and for 6 years at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center. The grant will fund the replacement of 20-year old equipment, copies of [[NSWL2020]], travel to youth Scrabble events, and other expenses. | ||
=== October, 2020 === | === October, 2020 === | ||
− | NASPA awarded over $4,000 in cash grants and | + | NASPA awarded over $4,000 in cash grants and Scrabble equipment to the following programs in the first phase of the NASPA Youth Scrabble Grants initiative: |
* '''[https://phillyasap.org/scrabble/ ASAP (After School Activities Partnerships) Scrabble]''' - With more than 1,100 students playing in 85 clubs, Philadelphia ASAP Scrabble is the largest program of its kind in the country. The NASPA Youth Scrabble Grant helped to fund the Philly Scrabble Mentor Program where high school students were trained to serve as mentors to younger players. | * '''[https://phillyasap.org/scrabble/ ASAP (After School Activities Partnerships) Scrabble]''' - With more than 1,100 students playing in 85 clubs, Philadelphia ASAP Scrabble is the largest program of its kind in the country. The NASPA Youth Scrabble Grant helped to fund the Philly Scrabble Mentor Program where high school students were trained to serve as mentors to younger players. |
In the past, NASPA has supported requests for help with the donation of equipment (tiles, racks, and games). Rather than wait for requests, we are announcing a program where you can apply to receive a grant from NASPA to support Youth Scrabble.
Any NASPA member can apply for a NASPA Youth Scrabble grant. The grant may be awarded to an organization or program, but a NASPA member must recommend the organization or program.
Your request could be something as simple as copies of the NASPA School Word List 2020, equipment to support live play, or a paid Zoom subscription to support online club sessions. If you are holding tournaments or events, you might request support for prizes. You might want to develop curriculum materials that can be shared with other Youth Scrabble coaches on the NASPA web site.
There are no specific requirements – use your imagination and think how you can support Youth Scrabble.
We will accept requests for support of Youth SCRABBLE initiatives and award grants as funds are available.
At a minimum, the proposal should contain:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee consisting of the Executive Committee, Advisory Board members, and Youth chair Cornelia Guest.
You can donate directly to the foundation or you can use Amazon Smile to make online purchases.
When you shop at Amazon Smile, Amazon makes a donation to the NASPA Foundation for Youth Literacy.
NASPA awarded almost $4,000 in cash grants and Scrabble equipment to the following programs in the second phase of the NASPA Youth Scrabble Grants initiative:
NASPA awarded over $4,000 in cash grants and Scrabble equipment to the following programs in the first phase of the NASPA Youth Scrabble Grants initiative:
Contact us at info@scrabbleplayers.org.
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