Date: November 6, 2009

Deadline to have applications in hand at the National Office was Monday, November 23, 2009, 5 PM EST.

For the second consecutive year, Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., is pleased to announce it is able to offer Pop Warner Travel Grants for ELIGIBLE POP WARNER FOOTBALL TEAMS AND CHEER/DANCE SQUADS that have qualified for the Pop Warner Super Bowl or National Cheer and Dance Championships.

Some important points regarding the 2009 Travel Grant Proposal:

• All qualified* football teams and cheer/dance squads are eligible. Please note that all teams/squads that have the potential to advance should apply by the deadline of November 23rd even though those teams/squads may not yet know if they are advancing yet. Those teams/squads not advancing to the Super Bowl or National Championships will be rendered ineligible and removed from consideration.
  
  
• These grants are being offered by Pop Warner National, not the NFL; therefore, decisions on grant allotment will be made by the Pop Warner National Staff with input from the Regional Management Teams.
  
  
• The total amount of grant funds is less than in past years, so grants will be allotted according to financial need only. Applying for a grant does not automatically qualify your team/squad to receive one. Awarded funds will be paid directly to Disney Sports Travel unless the team/squad owes Disney less than the amount granted, in which case, the balance of grant funds will be paid directly to the home Association of the team/squad once reconciliation is finalized.

These grants are offered for the sole purpose of alleviating travel expenses and should serve as a motivator for other local businesses/sponsors to commit to supporting Pop Warner teams and squads whether through financial contributions or other in-kind resources. Additionally, as emphasized all season, fundraising efforts should remain a primary focus for all groups.

*Qualified grants will only be awarded to approved local affiliates/teams of Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. that are in good standing. Members in good standing include, but are not limited to, groups that have finalized the online roster software program, have performed all necessary background checks and information forms requested by Pop Warner, and have accounts in good standing.