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Transform your student-athletes into holistic scholars and future professionals. Apply for the Find the Balance Grant today.
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AWARDS AND GRANTS
The Find the Balance Grant helps middle schools, high schools, and university athletic departments implement CKA 101: Finding the Balance. The CKA SAVE Project Balanced Student-Athlete of the Month Award is now open nationwide.
APPLICATION WINDOW
January through June
AWARDS ANNOUNCED
August
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your Project Statement and Implementation Plan to [email protected]
NOMINATE
Balanced Student-Athlete of the Month Award, open nationwide
Empowering Holistic Success from Middle School to College
The landscape of student-athletics is shifting rapidly. From the pressures of early recruitment to the complexities of NIL and the transfer portal, student-athletes face challenges that extend far beyond the field.
Are your athletes winning on the field but struggling to find that same drive in the classroom and in life?
The Find the Balance Grant is a comprehensive initiative designed to bridge the gap between athletic motivation, academic production, and future professional success. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory and the research of Dr. Keith Adams, this grant moves beyond traditional "study halls" to provide a proven, data-driven framework that treats academic and professional development as a discipline.
What is the "Find the Balance" Grant?
This grant is a turnkey solution for Middle Schools, High Schools, and University Athletic Departments seeking to implement CKA 101: Finding the Balance, a holistic success course.
Whether building foundational habits in middle school or refining career readiness in college, recipients receive a complete educational ecosystem designed to foster a "No Secrets" environment where potential meets production.
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What Grant Recipients Receive
We equip your program with the tools needed to launch a semester-long course or intensive professional development workshop series:
Curriculum & Instruction
A full Class Set of the book Finding the Balance: My Personal Journey to Academic and Athletic Success by Dr. Keith Adams.
The CKA 101 Course Guide
Access to our syllabus featuring Project-Based Learning (PBL) and our unique "Front Loading" methodology.
Digital Toolkit
Licenses for our proprietary tracking tools, including the Academic Baseball Card℠ (ABC) and Academic Monitoring Grid (AMG).
Program Funding
A $250 Stipend to support supplementary resources, guest speakers, or student project materials.
Expert Onboarding
Virtual training for instructors on how to implement the "Daily 10" and accountability structures that mirror real-world professional expectations.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for partners ready to innovate—educators and coaches who want to prove that the drive used to win games can be transferred to win degrees and careers.
- Public & Private Middle Schools: Focusing on early intervention and high school readiness.
- High Schools: Looking to improve graduation rates, NCAA eligibility, and collegiate preparedness.
- Colleges & Universities: Seeking to improve retention and transition athletes into successful professionals.
Grant Requirements & Timeline
To apply, candidates must prepare a Project Statement (detailing the academic/athletic gap in your program), an Implementation Plan, and a commitment to present outcomes at our Annual Virtual Symposium.
Annual Timeline:
- Application Window: January through June
- Awards Announced: August
The CKA SAVE Project is proud to announce that our Balanced Student-Athlete of the Month Award is now open nationwide!
In today's competitive landscape, athletic accomplishments often overshadow academic success and character development. We are here to redress that balance. This initiative honors middle school, ...