SUN BELT CONFERENCE
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The SUN BELT CONFERENCE, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on strategic grantmaking with a total of $23.9 million awarded to nine grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE PURPOSE OF THE SUN BELT CONFERENCE SHALL BE TO ASSIST ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS IN THE MAINTENANCE OF PROGRAMS OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.
Cause Areas
2
Sports training
School athletics
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
$14M
10%
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
$13.1M
9%
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
$12.1M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$768.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.4M
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUN BELT CONFERENCE?
No. SUN BELT CONFERENCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUN BELT CONFERENCE give?
SUN BELT CONFERENCE primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SUN BELT CONFERENCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUN BELT CONFERENCE fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $768 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SUN BELT CONFERENCE make each year?
In 2024, SUN BELT CONFERENCE awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $23.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUN BELT CONFERENCE fund recently?
In 2024, SUN BELT CONFERENCE awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY , UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA, and APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUN BELT CONFERENCE?
SUN BELT CONFERENCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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