The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced the 13 recipients of the autumn/fall edition of the B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program. The program supports non-profits across Massachusetts that advance the B.A.A.’s mission of… ‘promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities.’
The number of applicants grew from the first iteration and the latest recipients cover a wide range of projects -from after-school programs and sports equipment grants; to community running clubs and para sports.
Nicole Juri, Director of Development at the B.A.A. said “We are delighted to announce the recipients of our fall B.A.A. Gives Back Grant program.
“With an increase in the number of applications, we have tried to support as many as possible that align with the mission and vision of the B.A.A. Each recipient does so much in their local community to provide a range of opportunities around activity and health.
“As news of the program continues to spread across Massachusetts, we anticipate more eligible organizations benefiting from our biannual program.”
B.A.A. Gives Back Grants – autumn/fall recipients
All Dorchester Sports and Leadership
Black Girls RUN! Foundation
Boston Bulldogs Running Club
Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Girly Girl P.A.R.T.S
Dream Big!
Girls on the Run Greater Boston
Mental Health Collaborative, Inc.
Metro Cobras Youth
PIONEERS Run Crew
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Squashbusters
The Heather Abbott Foundation
The3PointFoundation, Inc.
To date, 27 organizations have benefitted from B.A.A. Gives Back Grants. Through this program, the B.A.A. awards monetary grants ranging from US$5,000 to US$15,000 through an application process open to all non-profit organizations. These must meet the following criteria:
- Organization is a registered 501(c)(3) or a public agency
- Organization is not political
- Organization’s program advances the B.A.A.’s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities
- Organization is located in and serves residents of Massachusetts
The next round of grant applications will launch in early 2024, with successful candidates being awarded ahead of the 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2024.
