Maternity Grant Application

— MATERNITY GRANT —

BEFORE YOU APPLY

To be considered for a Maternity Grant, please complete the Elite Grant Application below and send a formal letter of request to the committee. The Maternity Grant Committee will review and award grants quarterly based on available funding.

— HOW TO APPLY —

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for a USATF Foundation Maternity Grant, please complete the Elite Grant Application and send a formal letter of request to the committee. Letters are accepted throughout the year and reviewed quarterly.

Your Letter Must Include:

• A detailed description of your current situation (expecting or recovering from childbirth)
• Timeline including estimated due date and when training became affected by pregnancy
• Your intentions and plans for after childbirth
• Most recent competition date in peak form and the time/mark of the performance
• Whether you ranked top 20 in the US or top 50 in the world within 2 years before pregnancy
• How Foundation funding would benefit you personally and in your career

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a USA citizen eligible to represent the USA at all levels of international competition
• Must have been training for the next World Championships or Olympic Games before conception
• Must rank in at least one of the following before pregnancy: Top 20 in the USA, Top 50 in the World, or Top 5 in the NCAA (if turned pro within 18 months of application)

Please Note: Grants are only awarded to athletes going through pregnancy themselves. Applications are accepted for pregnant mothers or those recovering from childbirth up to 12 months post-birth. Each athlete is eligible for one grant per pregnancy.