Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching
This grant funds U.S. colleges to support fellowships, mentorship, and professional development for aspiring women collegiate coaches, aiming to increase their representation and leadership in sports.
Funder: Women's Sports Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 per institution plus $2,500 for professional development per fellow (one-year award, institution may supplement)
Summary: Supports U.S. higher education institutions in advancing women in collegiate coaching through fellowships, mentorship, and professional development grants.
Key Information: Institutions must apply on behalf of a fellow; individuals cannot apply directly.
Description
The Women's Sports Foundation's Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching supports U.S. higher education institutions in increasing the representation of women in collegiate coaching. Inspired by the legacy of coach Tara VanDerveer, the program provides targeted grants to support fellowships, mentorship, and professional development for aspiring women coaches in all collegiate sports. The fund aims to address the significant decline in women’s coaching roles since Title IX by fostering leadership, skill-building, and networking opportunities, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion within athletic departments.
