In the August meeting, the SRVA Board of Directors approved continued funding for the 25-26 season that will be used to support the growth of Boys' High School programs and participation. 

Steve Kenyon
SRVA Commissioner

For the 2025-26 season, the following level of disbursement will be available:

• Up to a Maximum of $1,000, even if a school has more than 1 boys team.
  • $500 on or about 3/15/2026
  • $500* on or about 4/15/2026 (*or even split of remaining funds)
• Funds will only be disbursed to the school or athletic booster club (NOT to individuals).
• Schools are not guaranteed Grant disbursement until their application is approved by the Boys Regional Grant Committee.

The following team composition parameters must be met for Grant disbursement:

• The High School must be in the Southern Region of USAV.
• All participants must be enrolled at the same school.  
• All teams fielded by a school must meet the above requirements.
• Schools with Hybrid teams (players from more than one school) are not eligible. 
• All participants must be in grades 8-12.
• Both public and private schools are eligible.
• In AL & TN both new and existing programs are eligible.
• In GA New, 2nd year and existing programs (that are 70% or higher of free or reduced lunch) are eligible.
• All coaches must be USAV-certified prior to 3/11/2026. 
  • This is defined as a coach who is a registered Southern Region member, has passed the background screening process, and has also completed SafeSport and Impact training.

The following requirements must be met for Grant disbursement:

• The online application must be submitted by the school's Principal, Athletic Director, or similar administrative agent & received no later than 3/1/2026
• A completed W9 Form for either the school or the school athletic booster club must be received no later than 3/1/2026.
• A complete Participant Roster (USAV Certified Coaches) and players must be received no later than 3/10/26.
• A Match Schedule must be received no later than 3/15/26.
• A Team photo & Grant Impact Statement received no later than 4/15/26.
• Up-to-date Match Scores and results received no later than 5/01/26.

Failure by a team/school club to adhere to the team composition parameters and/or complete the requirements listed will preclude their school from receiving future funding from this program. 

Any program that does not fulfill the March 15th requirements will not receive the 1st disbursement and is not eligible for the 2nd disbursement.

Programs that do not fulfill the April 15th requirements will not receive the 2nd disbursement from the SRVA Boys High School grant program.

These Programs may also no longer be eligible to receive funds in future years.

If you have questions use these links to reach your state contact person.

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