SCTP Coach Training Grant Guidelines

The National Shooting Sports Foundation, through its Scholastic Clay Target Program, has established a grant program to assist SCTP state directors and coaches interested in conducting or organizing coach/instructor training courses for other SCTP participants. The program is designed to help offset all or a portion of the registration costs of SCTP-approved training courses to individuals attending them. The number of grants available to applicants are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis provided all grant conditions are met. Below are the conditions of the program and directions on how to apply for a Coach Training Grant (CTG). ALL information requested in the grant application must be supplied upon submission before your application is considered. Please follow all the criteria listed.

1. Timeframe - Applications will be accepted from April 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009 or until all grants have been awarded.

2. Eligibility - You must be a registered SCTP State Director or Coach between April 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009 and have made arrangements with a certified instructor of one of the recognized courses below in order to apply for a grant.

3. Recognized Courses - Listed below are courses eligible for a grant:

• NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor
• NRA/ATA Coach Training
• NSSA/NSCA Coach Training
• NRA/CMP/USAS Shotgun Coach Certification

NOTE: If you do not see your course listed, please contact SCTP Headquarters. The NSSF retains final authority in determining eligible courses.

4. Participation - At least five (5) of your course attendees must be registered SCTP State Directors and/or Coaches. If you do not have at least 5 State Directors or Coaches for your course, please contact your State Director or SCTP Headquarters before submitting your grant application for the names of possible attendees. Your application will be considered incomplete if course attendees are not identified upon submission.

5. Grant Distribution - If approved for a grant, funds will be distributed in two rounds. Upon approval, applicants will receive half of the funds awarded. Once the course is completed and the course report has been sent to SCTP Headquarters, the remaining half of the funds will be sent to the recipient.

Upon approval of grant applications, course instructors will receive a packet which will include a W-9 form and information regarding the follow-up report that will need to be completed to receive their second grant disbursement.

If you have any questions about the Coach Training Grant Program please e-mail sctp@nssf.org or call SCTP staff at 203-426-1320.

Download 2008 SCTP Coach Training Grant Guidelines and Application