Member Grants

TFSC has decided to offer entrance fees, travel grants, and educational grants to skaters, coaches, and officials who are active members of the club for the current skating year (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026). Additionally, this year we will be offering small grants to coaches to help offset the cost of compliance through USFSA. These grants are intended to help club members offset the financial cost of participating in competitions and educational opportunities within the sport. Below are the details, including eligibility requirements and the application process. Awards will be approved until grant funding is exhausted.

These grants do not cover the Dogwood Open, Central Carolina competition, or any other events hosted within 50 miles of Invisalign Arena. Applications are due no later than 3 weeks after the event. Late applications will not be accepted.

Who decides whether a travel grant application will result in reimbursement?

The nine members of the board must unanimously agree that reimbursement will be provided based on the criteria required to be eligible for a grant.

When does the board determine if a travel grant will result in reimbursement?

The board has regularly scheduled monthly board meetings. All grant applications received since the previous board meeting are considered at the current board meeting.

If I compete in more than one qualifying competition (i.e., a competition to qualify for nationals and nationals), can I apply for the travel grant more than once? Will I receive reimbursement for competition entry fees for both competitions?

A Triangle FSC member who participates in multiple competitions is only eligible for reimbursement for one competition per season through the travel grant program. This is true whether the competitions are qualifying or nonqualifying. The travel grant reimburses a portion of the travel expenses and a portion of the entrance fees (up to $295).

However, if a member has already received a travel grant for a qualifying or nonqualifying competition, they can submit a request for an “Entrance Fee Grant” for a qualifying competition or National Championships. The difference is that no travel expenses will be covered with this type of grant, only a portion of the entry fees (up to $295).

If I compete in more than one event, can I receive reimbursement for both competition entry fees?

If the cost of the events are less than the maximum grant funding allotted, multiple event entry fees can be covered.

What is the maximum amount for reimbursement through the travel grant program?

The funding information for the various types of grants is provided below.

Grant Type	Max Travel Expense Reimbursement	Max Entry Fee(s) Reimbursement
Qualifying Competition	$300.00	$295.00
Nonqualifying Competition	$150.00	$295.00
Educational Opportunities	$300.00	$0

If I am a new member this year, am I eligible for a travel grant?

Members are eligible to apply for travel grants only after they have been a member in good standing for at least 1 year before the event.

I completed my volunteer requirements last year, but have not yet done any volunteer hours this year. What are my options to be eligible for the travel grant?

To be eligible for a travel grant, a member must have completed all required volunteer hours for the past year and be working toward completing their volunteer hours for the current year. There are different opportunities each year to fulfill these volunteer hours. If you’re unsure what you can do to help the club, you can reach out to the board members for upcoming opportunities or check the latest Volunteer Opportunity Sign Up Genius:

Typical volunteer opportunities include:

Triangle FSC-hosted competition support
Writing an article for Spin-It, our club newsletter
Donating dresses to our dress rental program
Assisting in committees set up by the board (i.e., annual banquet committee)
Volunteering to support Triangle FSC events

I don’t have receipts for some of my expenses (e.g., I threw away my gas receipts). What should I submit?

Receipts must be submitted with the grant application. No exceptions.

How long after an event do I have to apply for a grant?

All grant applications must be received with receipts within 3 weeks of the associated event. Late applications may be considered by the board, but those submitted on time will have priority for funding.

How does the club determine how many grants will be provided?

The club sets a maximum budget for the season (July 1 – June 30) for the travel grant program. Once that budgeted amount has been used, the club will no longer provide travel grants for that year. The travel grants budget for the July 2025 to June 2026 season is $9500.

If I have any other questions, who do I contact?

Please contact the board treasurer, Rachael Dwight at [email protected] with the other board officers on copy at [email protected].

Please complete and email the attached application

Travel Grant Program

Member Grants