<p> The 2016 Bill Belichick Foundation Grant Application</p><p>The Bill Belichick Grant, a $10,000.00 grant, recognizes 10 deserving athletic communities or organizations in need of financial support. </p><p>Bill Belichick is an ardent advocate of local charities and education and has consistently demonstrated his support through a wide variety of activities and contributions. He continues to build on that commitment through the Bill Belichick Foundation, founded in 2013 with Executive Director Linda Holliday. The nonprofit was created to provide coaching, mentorship, and financial assistance to individuals, communities and organizations with a focus on the sports of football and lacrosse. The Foundation’s mission is to bring the values of the Belichick family – a love of sports, coaching and teambuilding – to the athletic leaders of tomorrow. </p><p>Belichick is the only head coach in NFL history to win three Super Bowls in the span of four seasons, and in 2014, he won his fourth Super Bowl with the New England Patriots. The Patriots’ Super Bowl Champion Head Coach has enjoyed great success during his NFL coaching career, winning two additional Super Bowls with the New York Giants and guiding the Cleveland Browns’ turnaround as head coach. </p><p>Qualifications</p><p>. Must be a school or qualifying sports organization: club teams, high school teams/athletic programs, </p><p> college teams/athletic programs, community athletic centers/fields, and/or nonprofit athletic </p><p> programs</p><p>. Must be in existence for two years or more</p><p>. Must illustrate need for funding or plans for growth . Must not have received a BBF grant in the prior year (i.e. If you received a BBF grant in 2015, you may </p><p> not reapply in 2016, however you may reapply in 2017)</p><p>Please include the following with your completed application:</p><p>. A letter of intent</p><p>. This completed and typed application (including the typed written essay)</p><p>. Three references</p><p>. Attach financial statement</p><p>Submit completed typed application and essay by June 1, 2016 to:</p><p>The Bill Belichick Foundation c/o BBFG 1600 Providence Hwy, Suite 125 Walpole, MA 02081</p><p>Please type the requested information</p><p>Your Name & Title: </p><p>______</p><p>Name of Organization: </p><p>______</p><p>Organization Address: ______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>Telephone: ______</p><p>Email: ______</p><p>Organization’s Social Media Handle, if applicable (FB, Twitter, Instagram): </p><p>______</p><p>Verifications</p><p>Date Founded: ______</p><p>TAX ID # (if applicable): ______</p><p>Current Annual Program Budget: ______Representative Signature: ______</p><p>Is your organization a registered 501(c)3? (circle one): Yes No</p><p>**If yes, please attach a copy of official 501(c)3 letter</p><p>References</p><p>Please list three references and their contact information below. </p><p>Name: Email: Phone: 1.</p><p>2.</p><p>3.</p><p>Questions</p><p>1. History of organization:</p><p>2. How does your organization benefit the community?</p><p>3. List charity work activities your organization has participated in or fundraisers you have hosted:</p><p>4. Please list future goals for organization: Essay</p><p>Please type your response to this essay.</p><p>Describe how a grant would help this school or community take programming to the next level; include three specific goals (250-350 words typed). For more information or if you have any questions, please email [email protected]</p>