Grant Application

Please read the terms of this agreement completely. This agreement covers each and every item of equipment that will be received. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMPLETE RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF USA Lacrosse.

1. Host shall have no rights to USA Lacrosse intellectual property, including but not limited to logos and name with the exception of the following statement, “The sticks have been donated by USA Lacrosse.”
2. Host shall maintain an active USA Lacrosse Member Organizational status, while hosting stick grant programs.
3. Host shall ensure that all coaches maintain an active bronze level USA Lacrosse Membership, while hosting stick grant programs.
4. Host shall maintain the status of a non-profit entity in their jurisdiction while hosting stick grant programs.
5. Host shall submit a copy of their completed W9 upon execution herein.
6. Host shall request non-member insurance event coverage through their Regional Manager. The host must submit a request form for each event where non-members will be present.
7. Host shall set up a program that utilizes their own registration process for participants.
8. Host agrees not to charge participants in the initial event.
9. Host agrees to solely utilize their own balls that are either low weight pinkie type balls, or tennis balls.
10. Host agrees to abide by USAL’s Native American, Moral and DEI Standards stated below.
11. Host agrees to lend each participant one stick per event, for the length of the event, before returning to Host.
12. Host agrees to maintain a safe secure location to store sticks in between events.

Assumption of Risk

I understand that there are certain risks of injury that may arise from the possession, use or misuse of the Equipment, including the risk of injury, disability, or death, or damage to property. I assume full responsibility for all risks arising directly or indirectly from my possession, sue or misuse of the Equipment, both known and unknown, regardless of the cause.

Waiver and Release

I waive and release any and all claims against USAL, its agents, employees and elected officials (collectively “USAL Parties”) with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, loss and damage to property resulting from possession, use or misuse of the Equipment, regardless of the cause and even if caused by negligence, whether passive or active. I agree not to sue any of the USAL Parties on the basis of these waived and released claims. 

Indemnity 

I will defend, indemnify, and hold the USAL Parties harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims and attorney’s fees that may be suffered by any USAL Party resulting directly or indirectly from the possession, use or misuse of the Equipment by me or any other person.

Native American, Moral, and DEI Standards

USA Lacrosse is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as core components of its mission to fuel the sport's national growth and development, and expects grant applicants and recipients to share this commitment. As part of the application or award process, USA Lacrosse may request that applicants and recipients confirm this commitment by submitting relevant documentation of organizational philosophy, policy, and practice for review, including representative examples of marketing or program content that reflects inclusive language and imagery.

In addition, grant applicants and recipients agree not to discriminate against any individual, in any aspect of their operations including employment and program delivery, on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by local, state, and federal law.