Public high schools in Oregon can score up to $3,000 for their sports departments with a California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant. California Casualty, a COSA partner for more than 30 years, is providing $100,000 to offset budget cuts that have affected high school athletics.  Details and entry forms can be found at www.calcasathleticsgrant.com. Applications must be received by January 15, 2016 for 2015/2016 consideration.

This past year, four Oregon Schools shared $4,000 to offset participation fees, buy new uniforms and purchase safe, updated equipment. Since its inception, more than $400,000 has been awarded to hundreds of public high schools across the U.S.

"We want to help guarantee that student-athletes get a chance to compete and learn," said Doug Goldberg, Senior Vice President.

California Casualty has served Oregon educators since 1974 and provides the COSA Auto and Home Insurance Program.  Learn more about the COSA Auto and Home Insurance Program provided by California Casualty at www.calcas.com/cosa.