Boston Athletic Association community grant program launches first round for the year
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association Gives Back Grant Program is open for applications from February 19 – March 6, 2025.
The program awards grants to nonprofits state-wide that advance the B.A.A.’s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities.
To date, more than $500,000 has been awarded to 36 organizations. Grants of $5,000-$15,000 are available to eligible organizations every third grant cycle.
Nicole Juri, B.A.A. Director of Development said, “This program continues to grow in its outreach and the interest of local non-profit organizations. As we enter the third year of this program, we hope to attract new applicants that live out our mission across Massachusetts so that we continue to spread our support of this work and impact even more who want to stay healthy and get active. The updates we receive from past recipients show us the true impact these grants can have on communities, and we are delighted to be continuing this for 2025.”
How to apply:
Interested organizations should apply HERE.
Entry Criteria:
The competitive application process is open to all nonprofit organizations that meet the following criteria:
Organization is a registered 501(c)(3) or a public agency.
Organization is not political.
The organization's program advances the B.A.A.'s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities.
The organization is located in and serves residents of Massachusetts.
Organizations are eligible to receive funding every third grant cycle.
B.A.A. Gives Back Grant recipients in Spring 2024 and/or Fall 2024 are not eligible to apply for the Spring 2025 grant cycle.
Unsuccessful applicants who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply again in future rounds.
Closing date for applications: March 6, 2025.
More information:
A full list of 2023 and 2024 recipients and more information on the program can be found HERE.
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The economic impact of the 2024 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America produced $509.million in state and local economic activity. The 129th Boston Marathon is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 21, 2025.
The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Lorna Campbell
Head of Public Relations
lcampbell@baa.org
Chris Lotsbom
Director of Race Communications & Media
clotsbom@baa.org