NSCA Foundation Relief Grant

$2,000 grant available for NSCA members impacted by COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in some way, and it is especially difficult for those whose jobs have been impacted. The NSCA Foundation is sensitive to these hardships and is donating $20,000 to the newly established NSCA Foundation Relief Grant. Additionally, the Foundation will match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 of donations received to support this fund. 100% of funds raised will go directly towards the Relief Grant.

The NSCA Foundation Relief Grant will award a one-time grant of $2,000 to members of the NSCA who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. The grant seeks to support members experiencing difficulty in paying essential expenses due to decreased wages, or complete loss of employment (defined below). Applications will be kept strictly confidential, and the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors will review requests.

This one-time grant is intended for short-term COVID-19 related hardships in paying any of the following essential expenses only:

• Home rent or mortgage
• Car payments or transportation costs
• Utility bills
• Student loan payments
• Child care
• Groceries
• Medical bills

Application Period: April 21, 2020-May 15, 2020 at 11:59 pm

Funds will be distributed to the recipient: June 2020

How to Qualify

Funds will be available for NSCA members who can demonstrate that they:

• Worked on a part- or full-time basis in the strength and conditioning industry for a minimum of 90 days in the past year
• Have had a primary source of income in the strength and conditioning industry for the last year; and
• Have experienced a decrease in wages or loss of job on or after March 10, 2020; and
• Are over the age of 18

Application Information

Applicants will need to provide the following documentation:

• Completed Application
• Valid membership to the NSCA (minimum one year)
• 250-500 word explanation of the hardship and what funds will be used for
• The following financial information:

A pay stub dated before December 10, 2019, which shows:

• Your name
• Your employer’s name
• Employment beginning before December 10, 2019
• Hours and/or Amount Year to Date (YTD)

If you are self-employed and do not have a pay stub, please submit your 2019 Schedule C Tax Return. 

AND, one of the following to demonstrate a significant decrease in income:

EITHER: 

A pay stub dated after March 10, 2020, which shows:

• Your name
• Your employer’s name
• Date on or after March 10, 2020
• Hours and/or Amount Year to Date (YTD)
• Demonstrates a significant decrease in income from the first paystub

OR:

In place of a second pay stub, applicants can also upload a notice or letter of termination or a claim for unemployment dated after March 10, 2020, that must show:

• Your name
• Employer’s name
• Date of termination

OR:

A claim or proof of unemployment benefits that shows:

• Your name
• Date of claim

Individuals related to employees, board members, or affiliates of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and/or the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation ARE NOT eligible to apply. All grants will be awarded at the discretion of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Board of Directors.

Apply for the NSCA Foundation Relief Grant.

All questions can be directed to foundation@nsca.com.