In honor of Marge “River Mom” and her son Mike, the ACA is pleased to continue the annual Marge Cline Memorial Grant Program. Each year, the ACA will grant up to $1,000.00 to individuals under the age of 20 or non-profit organizations who provide meaningful paddlesports opportunities for youth in the Midwest.

A condition of acceptance is that the recipient(s) will commit to giving back to their local paddling community.

Funding applications will be accepted from February 1st until March 1, 2024. We welcome applications from individuals and non-profit organizations based in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, or Wisconsin.

To learn more about this grant opportunity and about Marge and Mike, please visit the Marge Cline Memorial Grant Program landing page.