GOATz XC GRANTZ

For public middle school and high school cross country teams in the greater Omaha area to support running needs for the season. that could use $2,500 to support running needs. 

Grant Eligibility:

  1. Middle school and high schools with a cross country team or would like to start a team

  2. Public school in counties designated to be in the Greater Omaha area

  3. Greater Omaha includes Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Dodge, Washington and Cass counties in Nebraska, and Pottawatomie, Mills, and Harrison counties in Iowa

  4. Must apply online.

Deadline: June 30, 2023

Please be sure to have the following information when filling out the application:

  1. Name of coach and/or athletic director

  2. Email and phone number of the coach and/or athletic director

  3. Full name and address of school applying for the grant

  4. Which category are you applying for: Middle school | High school

  5. County (Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Dodge, Washington, Cass, Pottawatomie, Mills, Harrison)

  6. Percentage of school population eligible for free or reduced lunches

  7. Estimated number of athletes on the  XC team

  8. Short essay questions (please limit each answer to 200 words or less)

  • What funds or items are you lacking to help the team be successful?

  • How does your team foster a spirit of stewardship towards your communities?

  • What/who do you define as your community?

  • How does your team foster a spirit of fun into the program to ensure longevity in sport?

  • Why does your team deserve a GOATz XC Grant?

GOATz XC Grant Application: https://www.goatz.org/xc-grants-application

For questions please contact: Jody Green, VP GOATz, jody@goatz.org

Coaches will be notified

by August 15, 2023.