Grant Name: Molten Diversity Grant

Who May Apply:
Organizations, groups or individuals which strive to serve populations known to be underserved or underrepresented by current volleyball programs because of gender, race or ethnicity, economical deprivation, geographic location, physically challenged or developmentally disabled population, and areas where the lack of involvement due to diversity is particularly high.

Synopsis of Grant:
The grant was created by Molten Volleyball USA and is maintained by the Diversity Commission of USA Volleyball. Generally the most successful grants have been in the $500-$1,000 range. Grant applications are accepted until November 1st for distribution the following calendar year.

Requirements:
A grant application is provided by the Diversity Commission which is used to standardize the application process used for selection by the Commission. There are five major criteria used to evaluate the grant proposals and several factors considered when proposals are being reviewed. Grant recipients will be expected to provide a summary report of the program and related expenses demonstrating how these grant funds helped further diversity in volleyball. By accepting grant funding the recipient shall authorize the Diversity Commission or USA Volleyball the right to review financial expenditures of the applicant to assure appropriate use of grant funds. A detailed budget with justification of the grant is required by all applicants.

Grant Application (PDF)

Contact Information:
MoltenDiversity.Grant@usav.org
Fax: 719-228-6899, attention USAV Grant Administrator
Mailing Address:
USA Volleyball
c/o Grant Administrator
715 S. Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910