So All Youth Can Play Sports Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- We are seeking grant proposals that support youth (up to age 18) of Jackson County, Michigan in their active participation in Summer or Fall sports, whether organized by schools, youth leagues, or local nonprofits.
Geography
- In Jackson County, Michigan, to engage in sports activities
Overview
The So All Youth Can Play Sports Grant, supported by the Wirebaugh Family, aims to enable youth in Jackson County, Michigan, to engage in sports activities. This initiative focuses on providing financial assistance for children under 18 who may struggle to afford participation in organized sports during the Summer or Fall seasons. By encouraging youth involvement in sports, the grant promotes teamwork, social skills, and a healthier lifestyle, ultimately contributing to their overall development and success.
So All Youth Can Play Sports Grant Round
This Winter/Spring grant round made possible by the Wirebaugh Family Youth Sports and the Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Endowment Funds.
It helps keep kids out of trouble and some companies like to hire those kids who have played sports because they have learned how to get along with others and become team players." -The Wirebaugh Family
These grants are intended to help youth to participate in sports who may not otherwise be able to afford to play.
Eligibility
We are seeking grant proposals that support youth (up to age 18) of Jackson County, Michigan in their active participation in Summer or Fall sports, whether organized by schools, youth leagues, or local nonprofits.
What Jackson Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 46
- Total given
- $1.87M
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $6,000–$500K
- By dollars: Michigan 94%, New Hampshire 5%, Pennsylvania 1%. Top recipient cities: Jackson, MI; Grass Lake, MI; West Bloomfield, MI.
- 22% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
First in Michigan · West Bloomfield, MI
robotics grant
$500K
Dahlem Conservancy · Jackson, MI
designated
$221K
The Shop Rat Foundation Inc · Jackson, MI
robotics grant
$150K
228 Michigan Ave LLC · Jackson, MI
redevelopment
$105K
First · Manchester, NH
robotics grant
$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
- Nonprofits
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