The Jason Anderson Foundation for Youth Sports is now accepting applications for its Spring 2017 grants. In 2016, the Foundation's first year, $8,000 in grants were awarded to various local organizations. Local youth sports groups can download the application here: Jason Anderson Foundation Grant Application
“In our first year, we exceeded our expectations and were able to help more than half a dozen local sports organizations and hundreds of local kids,” said Andrew Schwab, Chairman of the Jason Anderson Foundation board. “We hope to help even more children in 2017 and look forward to receiving even more applications.”
During The Jason Anderson Foundation's successful first year, these groups received grants of at least $1,000:
Dover Little League
Kent County Stallions
The Police Athletic League of Delaware – Youth Basketball League at Garfield Park
Duffy's Hope
Henlopen Soccer Club
The Western YMCA
Kirkwood Soccer
About Jason Anderson Foundation:
The Jason Anderson Foundation for Youth Sports is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt not-for-profit organization founded by the Anderson family after Jason tragic died in an automobile accident in January of 2015 at the age of 33. The outpouring of support for the family from friends, colleagues, co-workers, neighbors and gracious members of the community prompted the family and close friends to establish this foundation in Jason's name as a way to give back to the community. www.jasonandersonfoundation.org.