Fencing Forward

The Community Grant Program

Our Grant Recipients

2025 Recipient – The Point Fencing Club & School

November 20, 2025
The Point Fencing Club & School based in Urbana, Illinois plays a vital role in expanding access to athletic and educational opportunities for local youth. Through a strong partnership with the Urbana Park District, the club offers discounted seasonal fencing camps in the fall, spring, and summer—led by experienced board members and athletes from the University of Illinois Fencing Illini team. These programs introduce young people to the discipline and confidence-building sport of fencing in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Beyond regular classes, the club actively serves the community through free demonstrations and outreach events. Their coaches have led instructional…
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Bronzeville Fencing Academy Grant Award

2024 Recipient – Bronzeville Fencing Academy

July 7, 2024
Bronzeville Fencing Academy is a vital nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people across the Chicagoland area, particularly youth from under-resourced and marginalized communities. The Academy serves as a safe and supportive space where students can connect, build confidence, and grow—both on and off the fencing strip. Through a unique blend of athletic training, academic support, and mentorship, the Academy helps young people develop essential life skills such as discipline, leadership, self-respect, and perseverance. Its programs are designed to strengthen not only physical ability, but also mental resilience and emotional well-being, addressing the real challenges many youth face today, including…
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Grant Overview

The Fencing Forward Community Grant Program was established in 2023 to help further clubs’ efforts to support community organizations, charitable programs, and to promote youth fencing as a developmental tool in underserved communities. We want you to let us know which fencing club or sports organization should be recognize. Those who go beyond just teaching the sport, those who reach out to help make the youths and the communities better. Selected clubs or organizations must demonstrate a high commitment to their communities, through their leadership and their youth programs. Depending on the number of nominations, up to three clubs may be awarded, and awards may be up to $1,500.

All Nominations Must:

  • Be in good standing as of the application deadline date. This includes all financial, reporting and IRS tax requirements.
  • Beneficiary organization/program must have a valid and active 501(c)(3) or equivalent federal tax status.
  • Nominations are due by the date below. Nominations are accepted online only. Information required to complete the nomination includes club contact information and why they should be chosen. Beneficiary organization/program must have a valid and active 501(c)(3) or equivalent federal tax status.
  • Clubs in good standing are eligible to be nominated for one (1) grant each fiscal year.program must have a valid and active 501(c)(3) or equivalent federal tax status.

Important Dates

  • Nominations opens after USA Fencing Summer Nationals, and closes end of day Sunday September 12, 2025 at midnight.

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