"We know that regular physical activity has many physical, mental, and emotional benefits for kids," Tia Tilson, executive director of the Watertown Community Foundation, says in a press release.
That's why the foundation is making it even easier for kids in Watertown, Mass., to participate in youth sports by awarding $9,000 in grants to cover league registration fees, the Boston Globe reports.
The grants will cover the cost of baseball, softball, basketball, football, and cheer programs.
"For families in need, youth sports league registration fees can be an insurmountable barrier," Tilson says.
"In the 2024 season, the foundation's youth sport grants will cover fees for up to 60 families with children who would like to play, enabling participation regardless of a family's ability to pay."
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