GainbridgeSM Assists
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GainbridgeSM Assists
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GainbridgeSM Assists Powered by Parity aims to level the playing field by expanding access to sports and education for girls and women across the country.
To date, Gainbridge, Parity, and the Women's Sports Foundation® (WSF) have awarded $399,000 in grants to 54 deserving organizations and athletes in 24 states and Washington, D.C. The resulting camps and clinics, hosted by organizations serving over 230,000 girls annually, have directly benefited well over 10,000 girls.
Applications are now open for 2026 Gainbridge Assists Powered by Parity grants, with $250,000 in total grants available to .
Our Impact
Gainbridge Assists Powered by Parity (formerly Parity Week) launched in 2023 to celebrate and amplify girls and women through sports and education. The program's impact has grown every year.
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“This grant is helping us expand access to sport by giving girls the resources, role models, and confidence they need to stay active and thrive. We’re so proud of this partnership and the impact it’s already making.”
— Diana Venezia | Director of Development, Athletes for Hope, 2025 grant recipient
Eligibility Requirements
In honor of the $5,000 check Billie Jean King used to start the Women's Sports Foundation® in 1974, Gainbridge, Parity, and WSF will award 30 grants of $5,000 to organizations dedicated to advancing girls and women in sports and education across the country.
If you meet the following criteria, we invite you to apply for a $5,000 2026 Gainbridge Assists Powered by Parity grant:
- Organization focused on helping girls or women in the sports and/or education space
- Located in the United States
- Ability to implement the grant in November 2026 through an event that invests in the future of the girls and women in your organization
- Preference is given to organizations that create events/programs that become sustainable over time without future funding
- Have a social media presence or an ability to story-tell around the grant
An additional two (2) standout organizations will be selected for special grants.
Before applying, please review our grant eligibility and expectations.
“This is an opportunity for each of the organizations to make a huge difference for the next generation of girls and women. It’s great to see that Gainbridge continues to level the playing field through their sponsorship of women’s sports and beyond, especially at the grassroots level.”
— Billie Jean King
Past Special Grant Recipients
2025
The program recognized two organizations with special grants. The Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities received a $50,000 grant, honoring an organization whose commitment to inclusion and accessibility embodies the very spirit of this initiative.
At The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, an LPGA Tour event, Gainbridge ambassador Caitlin Clark received a $22,000 grant for the Caitlin Clark Foundation in recognition of its mission to uplift young people through education, nutrition, and sports.
2024
In honor of Billie Jean King's passion for tennis and her dedication to advancing women's sports, a special $50,000 grant was awarded to the Junior Tennis Foundation, the charitable arm of USTA Eastern.
“Because of your support, our girls experienced more than just a soccer clinic. They had the chance to grow in their skills, build confidence, and be inspired. And getting to meet someone like Taylor Porter, both an athlete and a role model, made it even more meaningful.
These are the kinds of moments that stay with them. The motivation, the joy, and the belief that they can achieve more, all comes from experiences like these. For Camino United, this is bigger than soccer. It’s about impact, inspiration, and opening doors. And none of it would have been possible without you.”
— Samuel Aguilera | Director of Soccer Ministries, Camino.org, 2025 grant recipient
Press Coverage
Program Highlights
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