NoWhere 2 Ride, Inc. makes grants annually to help fund skateparks. The organization considers skatepark projects that:

*are 501(3)(3) organizations

* are designed and built by qualified and experienced skatepark contractors

* include local skaters and local bikers in the design process.

* can demonstrate a strong grassroots commitment to the project, particularly in the form of fund-raising by local skateboarders and local bikers and other community groups

* don't require skaters or bikers or their parents to sign waivers

* encourage skaters and bikers to look after their own safety and the safety of others without restricting their access to the park or over-regulating their use of it

* are open during daylight hours, 365 days a year

* don't charge an entrance fee

* are in areas that currently have no skatepark facilities

* are in safe, highly visible areas

Interested applicants must send a letter of inquiry requesting a grant application.

The application deadline is November 15, annually

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