Mark Springer Travel Grant

2024 Application

The 2024 Mark Springer Travel Grant application form is available here.

History of the Grant

Named after the former USATF Director of Grass Roots Programs & Planning and originator of the program, the Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant Program offers travel assistance grants to eligible youth track and field clubs across the country. Since 2000, the grants have helped clubs offset expenses related to travel to USATF National Championships.
 
Since 2006, the USA Track & Field National Governing Body (NGB) has awarded over $160,000 to the program. USATF encourages the use of grant money to expand existing youth programs/clubs, to provide additional competitive opportunities for youth athletes, and to enhance the experience for all participants. We also encourage programs that have a history of qualified management in addition to community interaction and support. Allowable expenses include equipment, uniforms, entry fees, and travel. 

Information about the Grant

1. Each of the five geographical zones receives an equal allotment of grants.
2. The amount of each grant is equally distributed within the five (5) zones.
3. No more than 2 clubs per Association within the respective Zone will receive the grant.
4. The grant is awarded and distributed upon receipt of proof of payment (receipts) submitted after the completion of the applicable championships. Receipts must confirm payment and be legible.

Eligibility

1. A club must consist of more than 2 athletes.
2. A club must have a paid current year’s membership at time of application.
3. The club must be in good standing with their association without any outstanding issues including disqualifications from previous year.
4. A club must be a member of USATF for at least 3 years.
5. All club Coaches/Administrators must have successfully passed all Background Screening & Safe Sport mandates.
6. A club must use the grant as reimbursement for one of the five (5) national youth championships (Youth Indoor Championships, JO Track and Field Championships, Youth Outdoor Championships, Combined Events Championships, JO Cross Country Championships). No club can receive the Mark Springer Grant more than once in a three (3) year period.

2022 Mark Springer Grant Recipients 

Youth Programs
USATF
130 E. Washington St., Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Office: 317.261.0500