Chatham Athletic Foundation

2014Grant Program Application (Page 1 of 3)

The CAF 2014Grant Program is sponsored by the Chatham Athletic Foundation. The Grant Program is intended to support single or multipurpose athletic projects in Chatham Borough and/or Chatham Township that fit the purpose and mission of the Chatham Athletic Foundation. The CAF 2014 Grant Program goal is to promote youth athletics (Kids K-8th Grade) by obtaining funding to improve Chatham Township’s and Chatham Borough’s, Chatham Recreation’s, and/or Chatham Board of Education’s athletic facilities, youth sports programs, and safety and sports education.

If your grant request project requires approval from the Borough Council, Township Committee, Board of Ed, Recreation, etc., such approval must be provided with the application. If awarded, the grant funding will pay for the costs of the project including, but not limited to, equipment, supplies, construction, labor, etc. All grant requests submitted must include clearly defined objectives, direct benefits to youth athletics in the Chathams and a very cost-effective budget. Higher consideration may be given to projects that positively impact multiple sports and/ora large number of youth athletes. Please provide evidence that the project addresses a significant need.

Some of the CAF Grants Awarded to date:

  • Lum Turf Field Restoration
  • Concussion Awareness Testing
  • Girl’s Golf Program
  • Fencing Program
  • Field Hockey
  • Coaches Skills/Safety Training
  • Women’s Softball
  • Shunpike Field Complex Renovation- including the turf field, and the lights.
  • Lacrosse Wall
  • Memorial Field Basketball Court

Please email your Grant Application or mail to Chatham Athletic Foundation, PO Box 568, Chatham, NJ 07928

The Chatham Athletic Foundation typically considers proposals ranging from $1000 up to $5000. Grants will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees and awarded on a rolling basis.


Chatham Athletic Foundation

2014Grant Application (Page 2 of 3)

The 2014 Grant Program is sponsored by the Chatham Athletic Foundation. The Grant Program is intended to support single or multipurpose athletic projects in Chatham Borough and/or Chatham Township that fit the purpose and mission of the Chatham Athletic Foundation. The CAF 2014 Grant Program goal is to promote youth athletics (Kids K-8th Grade) by obtaining funding to improve Chatham Township’s and Chatham Borough’s, Chatham Recreation’s, and/or Chatham Board of Education’s athletic facilities, youth sports programs, and safety and sports education.

(Please email your complete Grant Application to

or mail to the following address: Chatham Athletic Foundation, PO Box 568, Chatham, NJ 07928)

Project Title:______

Submitted by:______

Amount Requested:______

If Required, Approval of project granted by: ______

(Please attach written approval from Borough Council, Township committee, Board of Ed, Etc.)

Application Contact information:

(Please type)

Name:______

Address:______

Phone:______Work ______Cell:______

Email: ______

Signature:______Date:______

Chatham Athletic Foundation

2014 Grant Application (Page 3 of 3)

(Please Type)

  1. Project Description and how does it align with the CAF mission to support youth athleticsK-8th Grade?
  1. What sport (s) does this project support? Approximately how many youth athletes in grades K-8 will benefit from this project each year/season?
  1. Project Budget: Please list each item separately with approximate cost. Include materials, supplies, equipment, labor, etc. (attach separate page if necessary).
  1. Will Grant cover entire Budget? Y/N If no, from where and when will rest of money come- ie- team donations, other grants, recreation funding, etc?
  1. Timeline of project activities: Include beginning and ending dates of the project.

Please email your complete Grant Application to

or mail to the following address: Chatham Athletic Foundation, PO Box 568, Chatham, NJ 07928)