Grant Application Information
The ESA Foundation is dedicated to supporting positive programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of today's youth. The Foundation seeks to harness the collective power of the interactive entertainment industry to create positive social impact in our communities. The interactive entertainment industry supports geographically diverse projects and programs that benefit American youth of all races, denominations and both genders.
The ESA Foundation is limited in the number of projects that we can support. To receive funding, an organization making a grant request must meet the following criteria:
- Be tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code
- Seek funding for a specific project or program that is or will be in two or more states and serves youths ages 7-18.
- Provide youth programs in one or more of the following areas:
- Skills and Personal Development
- General Health and Welfare
- Risk Behavior Prevention
- Education
- Multimedia arts/ technology related or applied
The ESA Foundation does not support programs or projects that discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion or sexual orientation. Please note that the Foundation does not provide grants for general operating costs. For example:
- Endowment campaigns
- Direct grants or scholarships to individuals
- Youth sports teams
- Sponsorship of individuals for fundraising events, such as walks, runs, etc.
- Religious organizations for religious purposes
- Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
- Labor groups
- Indirect costs
- Research
If your organization qualifies under these guidelines please download and review the Grant Application. PLEASE DO NOT CALL. PLEASE EMAIL esafinfo@theesa.com if you have questions.
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