Planning Grants Initiative

About

The U.S. Soccer Foundation, in partnership with Clough Harbour Sports, offers the opportunity to apply for a Grant to develop a master plan for your soccer field construction project. The Planning Grants Initiative offers Grants of up to $10,000 in the form of credit with Clough Harbour Sports, the Foundation's Supplier for Soccer Facility Design and Planning Services. Clough Harbour Sports will produce a master plan for your project, positioning your organization to solicit support from donors and decision-makers. Priority will be given to projects in urban, economically disadvantaged areas.

For more information about the 2007 Planning Grantees, click here.

For more information about the 2008 Planning Grantees, click here.

Advantages

A properly developed master plan:

• guides the design and construction of soccer field projects in a coherent and unified way
• establishes the proper sequencing and phasing for design and construction
• integrates a project into your overall budget
• builds momentum for future phases
• serves as a foundation for effective marketing, fundraising, and advocacy with decision-makers

Example of the final product, a master plan from Clough Harbour Sports.

Applying

Apply for a Planning Grant at grants.ussoccerfoundation.org/planning

• To receive consultation from Clough Harbour Sports during the application process, please contact Sarah Pickens, Partners Resource Center Coordinator for the U.S. Soccer Foundation (spickens@ussoccerfoundation.org or (202) 872-6639), and request a consultation.
• Please complete and submit your Planning Grant Application by April 1, 2008, 5:00 pm ET, answering each question to the best of your ability, providing as much detail as possible.
• Planning Grant recipients will be announced May 2, 2008.