SUNY Sullivan Athletics Receives NJCAA Opportunity Grant

SUNY Sullivan Athletics Receives NJCAA Opportunity Grant 

Funding Will Support New Men’s and Women’s Soccer Programs

Loch Sheldrake, NY – The National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) has awarded a $2,000 NJCAA Opportunity Grant to SUNY Sullivan’s athletics program. This competitive grant will directly support the development of the College’s Men’s and Women’s Soccer programs beginning in Fall of 2025, helping to expand athletic offerings and increase student participation in collegiate sports. 

The NJCAA Opportunity Grant aims to enhance equity and access in two-year college athletics by providing financial support to programs that are building or expanding sports opportunities for student-athletes. Its initiatives include funding scholarships, supporting program development, and promoting equity and access in collegiate athletics. The grant will assist SUNY Sullivan with essential resources needed to launch and sustain the soccer teams. 

“The NJCAA Foundation is excited to further support the growth of NJCAA member colleges and the sport programs they offer through the NJCAA Sport Opportunity Grant,” said Andrew Givens, NJCAA Foundation Executive Director. “The ability to provide this funding is a testament to the importance and growth of two-year collegiate athletics. The NJCAA Foundation looks forward to this initiative’s impact as NJCAA member colleges continue to create opportunities for student-athletes across the country.”

Collegiate athletics play a vital role in higher education by promoting student engagement, academic success, and leadership development both on and off the field. Athletics also serve as a cornerstone of campus life, fostering school spirit and pride within the community.  

"I am very excited to see the addition of both Men's and Women's Soccer at SUNY Sullivan,” said SUNY Sullivan Interim Director of Athletics Simon Clement. “This is an extremely popular and fast growing sport in Sullivan County.  Offering Soccer will provide a new pathway for student-athletes to enhance their education and playing career at their local community college." 

For more information, please contact Simon Clement, Interim Director of Athletics, at (845) 434-5750 ext. 4313 or email sclement@sunysullivan.edu. To learn more about SUNY Sullivan athletics, please visit sunysullivan.edu/athletics. 

About SUNY Sullivan: SUNY Sullivan is the leader of innovative higher education and a catalyst for workforce development throughout the Sullivan Catskills and beyond. Our diverse community cultivates personal growth and professional advancement, preparing students for success in a sustainable and interconnected world. A forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York, SUNY Sullivan offers dozens of degree programs, certificates, and microcredentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect. sunysullivan.edu

About NJCAA Foundation

The mission of the NJCAA Foundation is to enhance the NJCAA national organization, student-athletes, member colleges and local communities through financial support, scholarships, program initiatives and community service.