Program areas at The Skatepark Project
The grant program is The organization's financial assistance to communities building free, public skate parks. Twice annually The board of directors meets to review grant applications and select recipients based on several criteria, including median household income, current access to skate parks, scope of proposed Project, demonstrated work completed to fundraise and create community awareness, and other local data demonstrating community is underserved. Revenue for The grant program is generated through sponsorship, donations, grants, and auctions.
Fellowship program: The tsp fellowship program is a twelve month, two-phase training and Project design oppurtunity. Through training, mentorship, and resources, tsp will build more knowledgeable, diverse and equipped skate park advocates, designers and programmers. The program is designed to include a diverse group of bipoc people aged 12-24. After successful matriculation, we hope to encourage The growth of Skatepark advocates.
Built to play program: with matching-grant funds of up to $250,000 and a supplemental grant of up to $50,000 to encourage enviromentally friendly design and construction, The built to play Skatepark program supports community groups and municipal entities seeking to create free, public skateparks for underserved communities in southeast Michigan and western new york. The program also provides advisory services and advocacy training to assist groups in organizing and managing their efforts.
The supply The ride program is a program that provides community members, especially young members, with free skateboards, helmets, and pads.