New York, NY (November 21, 2019) – In an effort to create change in the leadership pipeline in football, the Women’s Sports Foundation announced today the inaugural grant recipients for the Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts. The grants help support female football coaches and scouts with financial assistance while […]
New York, NY (September 10, 2019) – The Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) announced today its inaugural class of grant recipients to receive support from its new Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching. A total of $200,000 has been awarded to 10 universities and colleges to support a female coach on the rise, […]
New York, NY (JUNE 11, 2019) – In an effort to increase the participation and retention of African-American and Hispanic girls in youth sports programs, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) and espnW announced today the 2019 recipients of the Sports 4 Life initiative. A total of $250,000 has been awarded to 50 organizations in 27 […]
The Scout Bassett Grant, established by The Scout Bassett Fund in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation and Athletes for Impact, will provide much-needed financial support to women athletes with disabilities and spotlight these athletes’ extraordinary achievements through original and compelling storytelling. The Scout Bassett Fund is dedicated to breaking down financial barriers that prevent […]
NEW YORK, NY – The Women’s Sports Foundation and espnW announced today the 2018 recipients of the Sports 4 Life initiative, a national effort to increase the participation and retention of African-American and Hispanic girls in youth sports programs.
New York, NY (February 22, 2018) – The Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) today announced the recipients of the 2018 Women in the Winner’s Circle Project Podium Grant.
Launched in 2013, this grant provides direct financial assistance in the form of matching grants to women in racing to help further their professional careers. The Project Podium Grant process introduces or further provides experience for drivers related to the very important business aspect of the racing industry.
January 8, 2015: While the family travel grant may have begun as a well-intentioned effort from the NCAA to appease some of its harshest critics, it appears that their good intentions never took gender equity into account. These grants will disproportionately be available to families of male athletes since women’s basketball will be the only sport eligible to receive this assistance.
NEW YORK, NY (October 16, 2024) – This evening, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF®) celebrated 50 years of impact at its Annual Salute to Women in Sports. Recognized as one of the biggest nights in women’s sports, the event brought together hundreds of women athletes and leaders – Olympians, Paralympians, legendary icons, team owners, leagues, […]
New York, NY (September 19, 2024) — The Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF®) announces the 2024 grant recipients for its Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching. Named for legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, the Fund has provided a total of $160,000 to 8 colleges and universities this year, for […]
