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DICK'S Sporting Goods' Sponsorships & Donations Program Grant

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

Up to US $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

DICK'S Sporting Goods' Sponsorships & Donations Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods offers a Sponsorships & Donations Program aimed at supporting youth sports leagues and organizations. They prioritize requests that promote community engagement and character development through sports. Eligible organizations must operate in areas with a DICK'S store and adhere to anti-discrimination policies. The program evaluates requests monthly, with sponsorships up to $25,000 and donations up to $250. Support may include gift certificates or coupons for teams and events, fostering an inclusive sports culture.

Overview

NOTE: Grant Opportunities are available by Invitation only. DICK'S Sporting Goods' Sponsorships & Donations Program At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe sports change lives. Sports increase confidence and motivate kids to stay in the classroom and aim for higher education. Sports help build character and teach life lessons that extend well beyond the playing field. DICK’S Sporting Goods proudly supports leagues, teams, athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. We review all new sponsorship and donation requests on a monthly basis. We will typically make a decision on the request within 60 days of the submission. Sponsorship requests for youth sports organizations will be considered based on multiple factors and will require a written agreement between DICK’S Sporting Goods and the youth sports organization. Donations may also be considered in support of a specific event or individual youth sports team. Donations may include coupons and/or in-store gift certificates at our discretion.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. SPONSORSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:The request must be for a youth sports league or organization. The request must be for a community in which we have a DICK’S Sporting Goods store presence. The request cannot be for a religious or political organization, an individual, a scholarship, or a political campaign, or candidate. The request must be under $25,000. The request must be directly related to one or more of the following sports: Archery, Boxing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cricket, Cross-Country, Curling, Cycling, Dance Team, Distance Running, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Fishing, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Martial Arts/Kung Fu, Mixed Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Mountain Climbing, Netball, Pickleball, Polo, Racquet Sports, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Skating, Skiing/Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, T-Ball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight Lifting, Wrestling.An organization/team must agree to comply to the DICK’S Sporting Goods anti-discrimination policy, which states that discrimination is prohibited based on race, color, creed, ancestry, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information and any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.DONATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:The request must be on behalf of a sports league or organization. The request must be for a community in which we have a DICK’S Sporting Goods store presence. The request cannot be for a religious or political organization, an individual, a scholarship, a political campaign, or candidate. The request must be under $250. The request must be directly related to one or more of the following sports: Archery, Boxing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cricket, Cross-Country, Curling, Cycling, Dance Team, Distance Running, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Fishing, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Martial Arts/Kung Fu, Mixed Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Mountain Climbing, Netball, Pickleball, Polo, Racquet Sports, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Skating, Skiing/Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, T-Ball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight Lifting, Wrestling. Employees of DICK’S Sporting Goods and their family members cannot submit applications. An organization/team must agree to comply to the DICK’S Sporting Goods anti-discrimination policy, which states that discrimination is prohibited based on race, color, creed, ancestry, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. If application is approved – the reward will be issued in one or more of the following: Bonus Certificate(s) – Bonus certificates are in-store certificates with a listed monetary value that can be used to purchase items. Coupon Booklet(s) – Coupon booklets contain 12 pages of coupons that can be distributed to team members or participants and used in-store for various discounts.

Ineligibility

Employees of DICK’S Sporting Goods and their family members cannot submit applications.

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Fields of Work

youth-sportsnonprofits

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