CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Million Coaches Challenge Grant
MEETING DATE: March 18, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Kori Jones, Senior Management Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Mariana Mitchell, Community Services Director APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Million Coaches Challenge Grant in the amount of $2,500 and in-kind training through Positive Coaching Alliance; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with NRPA for the acceptance of terms and use for the grant and all other necessary grant-related documents thereof to receive the Million Coaches Challenge Grant; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget, appropriating $2,500 of grant funds in revenue and expenditures.
DISCUSSION
With membership of over 60,000 park professionals across the country, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through parks and recreation programs. As parks and recreation agencies provide a wide array of youth programming, the NRPA aims to support staff, youth sports coaches, enrichment instructors, and community volunteers in creating positive experiences and supporting the holistic development of youth.
In support of local community programs, the NRPA partners with the Positive Coaching Alliance to administer the Million Coaches Challenge microgrant program. The goal of this program is to train one million local volunteer coaches to improve their foundational skills, competencies, and support the overall advancement of local sports programs. Each microgrant provides for in-kind sports training from leading professionals and valuable networking opportunities that allow volunteer coaches to engage with peers, share insights, and strengthen their knowledge and resource base. Lastly, the microgrant provides a monetary stipend to support the awarded program.
City of Menifee Staff Report
National Recreation and Park Association Million Coaches Challenge Grant February 18, 2026
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In 2025, the Community Services Department (CSD) was awarded a $2,500 microgrant which was utilized towards training for Menifee youth sports volunteer coaches and staff. For the 2026 Million Coaches Challenge award cycle, CSD has again been awarded $2,500 as well as in-kind training. These funds would be used to provide training for Menifee Youth Sports program as well as related program supplies. With the backing of NRPA’s resources and the community, the Community Services Department enhance the existing youth sports program, promoting personal growth and lifelong skills for both coaches and players.
Acceptance of the Million Coaches Challenge microgrant requires the adoption of a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which outlines responsibilities under the program including participation in focus groups, NRPA collaboration, interview calls, and NRPA site visits.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Community Engagement and Social Infrastructure
FISCAL IMPACT
The acceptance of the grant would result in a fiscal impact of $2,500 in revenue from NRPA within the Grant Fund (2301-17053-441005) that would offset the appropriation in expenditures to the various recreational expense accounts within the Grant Fund (2301-CSD-RECR-17053-Various) required for carrying out the program. The expenditure budget would include supplies, promotional materials, and facility rentals. No matching funds by the City are required.
ATTACHMENTS
1. NRPA Memorandum of Understanding
2. Grant Summary Report
3. Budget Amendment Resolution