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Costa Mesa United Youth Sports Facilities Grant

Costa Mesa Community Athletics Foundation

Foundation Quarterly Grants for Youth Sports

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Quarterly
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are reviewed and voted on quarterly by Costa Mesa United”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • All Costa Mesa not-for-profit youth sports organizations

Other requirements

  • Geographic Requirement: Organizations must be part of the Costa Mesa Community

Overview

Geographic Scope: Costa Mesa, California

Costa Mesa United provides grant funding to support youth sports facilities and infrastructure. The organization has infused over $1,500,000 into youth sports facilities since its establishment.

Eligibility

  • Who Can Apply: All Costa Mesa not-for-profit youth sports organizations
  • Geographic Requirement: Organizations must be part of the Costa Mesa Community

Funding Focus

Types of Projects Funded:

  • Permanent nature projects
  • Field enhancements
  • Infrastructure improvements
  • Examples: fields, nets, backstops, lights, and access to training facilities

What is NOT Funded:

  • Uniforms
  • Balls
  • Equipment (as a general rule)

Funding Structure

  • Cost-Sharing Basis: Grant funding is typically provided on a cost-sharing basis between Costa Mesa United, the grant applicant, and any other potential participants
  • Award Amount: Not specified

Review Process

  • Costa Mesa United reviews, discusses, and votes on grants quarterly

Contact

  • Contact Costa Mesa United directly for more information

Recent Grant Recipients

The following organizations have received grants:

  • CMHS Football, Cheer, Tennis, Aquatics, Baseball
  • EHS Football, Tennis, Volleyball, Baseball, Aquatics, Surf Club
  • CM American Little League, CM National Little League
  • CM Pony Baseball
  • CM Pop Warner
  • Back Bay Rugby
  • OC Skate League
  • And more

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Click the APPLY NOW link on the Costa Mesa United website
  2. Complete the Grant Form with all necessary information
  3. Submit the completed form

Submission Details

  • A Grant Form is available for download on the website
  • All necessary information must be filled out completely

Review Timeline

  • Applications are reviewed and voted on quarterly by Costa Mesa United

What Costa Mesa Community Athletics Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
5
Total given
$161K
Median grant
$23K
Range
$5,507–$69K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Costa Mesa, CA; Newport Beach, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Costa Mesa Little League · Costa Mesa, CA

    Locker Rooms and Field Work

    $69K

  • Newport Harbor High School · Newport Beach, CA

    Athletic Program Assistance

    $55K

  • Costa Mesa High School · Costa Mesa, CA

    Athletic Program Assistance

    $23K

  • Estancia High School · Costa Mesa, CA

    Athletic Program Assistance

    $8,268

  • Costa Mesa Aquatics Center · Costa Mesa, CA

    Pool equipment

    $5,507

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth sports

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