USRowing is pleased to announce the six grant recipients of the Rowing for Rehabilitation, Recreation & Competition Grant, thanks to a Quality of Life grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation.
Through the grant, USRowing and the participating clubs will seek to expand the numberof individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) who row for exercise, recreation and competition.
The goal of the program is to directly impact a minimum of 50 new individuals with SCI, while further strengthening the capacity of the funded groups to serve more individuals with SCI in the future. The $18,750 grants can be used for equipment, coaching and transportation.
The six USRowing clubs participating include Atlanta Rowing Club (Roswell, Ga.), Community Rowing, Inc. (Boston, Mass.), Halifax Rowing Association (Daytona Beach, Fla.), Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital (Washington, D.C.), Miami Beach Rowing Club (Miami Beach, Fla.) and Virginia Boat Club (Richmond, Va.).
"The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation grant allows USRowing to amplify the great work being done at the local clubs to promote an inclusive and expanding base of rowing athletes from all segments of the community," said USRowing Chief Executive Officer Glenn Merry. "Creating more accessibility to rowing is a key strategic initiative for USRowing."