Through Apparel Funding, school clubs and teams focused on activities from chess to robotics to debate can apply for financial assistance to purchase customized t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel items for their student members.

As many school districts face budget limitations, Apparel Funding aims to fill crucial gaps by ensuring that finances do not stand in the way of student groups obtaining unifying team apparel. With school logo-bearing apparel facilitating a greater sense of belonging and pride, Apparel Funding will empower more of our clubs, academic teams, sports teams, and other extracurricular groups to outfit their hardworking members.

We hope this initiative spreads school spirit while giving more students access to the apparel that makes them feel part of a team.

SBAA Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Definitions

Co-curricular refers to “activities, programs, and learning experiences that complement what students are learning in school-i.e., experiences that are connected to or mirror the academic curriculum.”

Examples of co-curricular activities include band, student newspapers, theatrical performances, art shows, mock trials, debate competitions, and mathematics, robotics, and engineering teams.

Extracurricular activities are sponsored or recognized by a school or the school corporation. They are not part of the academic curriculum but are acknowledged to be an essential part of the school experience. (The International Dictionary of Education)

Extra-curricular activities include athletic teams, and student clubs, associations and organizations which are sponsored by the SBCSC Board or the individual school and are directed by a staff advisor. Any activities which is listed in Appendix II of the NEA Collective Bargaining Agreement may qualify, but they must meet at the school on a regular basis, have a staff or faculty sponsor/advisor, and be sanctioned by the principal. Clubs or teams that are open to students from multiple schools, including those outside the SBCSC, must have at-least 50% participation by SBCSC students to be eligible for Co-Ex Grants.

• Applicants must meet the SBAA criteria for approved Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities (see above).
• Each team/club/organization will be limited to $500 total in apparel funding per academic year.
• Once approved, designs will need to be submitted to the SBAA before ordering.
• After receiving the apparel, recipients must provide a Grant Completion report, which will include:
  • Number of students
  • Clear photos of students in apparel
  • Feedback on the new apparel and its impact on students and/or the organization
  • Receipt for apparel purchase

  PLEASE NOTE: As a requirement of this funding, the SBAA logo must be displayed on the apparel.

** Before you begin the application below, please fill out the Signature Page (linked below). This will need to be uploaded in your application. **