Nike, Inc. has announced that its retail division has launched a U.S.-based national grant program known as Back Your Block to support community and school groups working to unlock the potential of young people through programs that focus on sport. The $650,000 grant program is now accepting applications.

Tell us how your organization is using sports as a tool to change your community for a shot at winning a Back Your Block grant to help take your work to the next level. The deadline for applications is August 24, 2009.

Each of Nike's 175 U.S. retail locations will participate in this year's program as part of the company's commitment to giving back to local communities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organizations and school groups are eligible to apply. Community members are encouraged to nominate groups that they value and vote for their favorite organization at the program's Web site. Public support and voting will contribute to the decision-making process. Final decisions will be made by the Nike National Grant Selection Committee.

Factory stores in Portland, South Chicago, and New Orleans are considered Nike Community Stores. The Portland Community store will award a total of $100,000 in grants, and South Chicago and New Orleans will each award a total of $50,000. All other stores will award a $2,500 grant to their local organizations. Participating locations include Nike Factory Stores, Nike Towns, Nike Stores, Nike Clearance, and Nikestore.com. Organizations over thirty miles from the nearest Nike retail location will be paired with NikeStore.com.

Deadline: August 24, 2009. For more information and details please visit their web site.

To view other available grants please click here.

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