Rusty Kanokogi Fund for the Advancement of U.S. Judo Grant

History of the Program

The Rusty Kanokogi Fund for the Advancement of U.S. Judo was established in 2009 to provide direct financial assistance to aspiring athletes with successful competitive records who have the potential to achieve even higher performance levels and rankings. The goal of the fund is to relieve aspiring elite-level female athletes of the financial burden associated with competing at higher levels and to permit them to concentrate on their training. Requests for assistance are considered for coaching, specialized training and/or travel. Since 1984 the Women’s Sports Foundation has disbursed over $1,000,000 to more than 1,000 individuals and teams. The Fund was established by Richard Ader and is replenished through earnings on the endowment and donations.

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Guidelines and Application

What is the purpose of the Rusty Kanokogi Fund for the Advancement of U.S. Judo Grant?
The goal of the fund is to relieve aspiring elite-level female athletes of the financial burden associated with competing at higher levels and to permit them to concentrate on their training.

Who will administer the program?
The Women’s Sports Foundation administers the program.

Who is eligible to apply for the program?

1. Individuals applying for this grant are evaluated based upon the following criteria:
1. Financial need
2. Present and potential level and ranking
3. Lack of support from traditional sources
4. Role of award in continued participation and advancement
5. Potential impact of grant on advancing women in sports
6. Contribution to greater visibility of female athletes
7. Priority given to those who present a plan for reimbursing the grant in the future, whether financially or otherwise contributing to women’s sports.
2. An individual may be awarded only one grant per calendar year.
3. Individual applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and be eligible to compete for a U.S. national team.
4. Grants awarded that cannot be used by the recipient for its intended purpose must be returned to the Foundation office.

What is the amount of the program?
An individual may request up to $5,000.

What are the deadlines and other relevant dates?
Applications must be in our office on or before September 30, 2009. Grants will be awarded in November 2009.