Grants for Youth Sports

Youth sports grants fund leagues, equipment, facility improvements, and programs that get kids active. Sources range from Nike Community Impact grants to the US Soccer Foundation, state recreation agencies, and local community foundations. Many programs prioritize underserved communities and inclusive sports opportunities.

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CONGENITAL HEART ALLIANCE OF CINCINNATI · April 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation

"The Riley" Hughes Scholarship Award Award Amount: $1,000 Focus: Honors the memory of Riley Hughes, an enthusiastic participant in the inaugural Scratch Golf camp and an active member of First Tee…

THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

#ChangeThruSport Program Overview: A comprehensive program developed in 2020 to stand in the gap for underserved youth in the upper Midwest by providing financial support, sports equipment, apparel,…

SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

#GaryInspiredMe Scholarship for Luzerne County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Students interested in one or more of…

100 THOUSAND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

100 Thousand Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 100 Thousand Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The 100 Thousand Foundation Grant provides funding to support youth athletics and…

Varies by year (e.g., $250,000 total distributed to 15 organizations in 2020)
15 AND THE MAHOMIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

15 for 15 Grant Program Overview: The Foundation's signature program that supports 15 youth charitable initiatives annually. Focus Areas: - Education and academics - Science - The arts - Classroom…

COLORADO SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

18-88 Football Scholarship Funder: Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Inc, in partnership with Peyton Manning Award Amount: $10,000 Purpose: In honor of former Denver Bronco Demaryius Thomas, this…

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND · May 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

A.L. "Mike" Monroe/Ralph D. Williams, III Sports Scholarship Overview: This scholarship program was created at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999 to offer…

Academy Sports + Outdoors · Rolling / Open Foundation

Academy Sports + Outdoors Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Academy Sports + Outdoors Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary Academy Sports + Outdoors, a leading sporting goods retailer,…

Partial scholarship (amount varies)
YOUTH WINTER SPORTS ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

ACTiV8 Partial Scholarship Program Focus: Middle and high school students (grades 1-9) participating in ACTiV8 recreational and athletic programs including skateboarding, mountain biking, golf,…

DISTRICT 742 LOCAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Activities Endowment Fund Grants Funder: LEAF 742 (Local Education and Activities Foundation) Geographic Scope: District 742, St. Cloud, Minnesota, US Mission: Helping students thrive through…

THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Activity Fee Scholarships Organization: Bend-La Pine Education Foundation (BLPEF) Geographic Scope: Bend-La Pine School District, Oregon Focus Areas: Student participation in athletics, sports teams,…

THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Adam Thielen Youth Football Camp Overview: Annual youth football camp providing one-on-one instruction, leadership development, and character building to inspire youth to reach their full potential.…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Hopeys Heart Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

AED Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hopeys Heart Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The AED Grant Program, run by the Hopey’s Heart…

Varies
USA FOOTBALL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

AED Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: USA Football Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The AED Grant, offered by USA Football, supports youth organizations, middle schools, and high school girls flag…

HERITAGE FUND - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

AEI Youth Sports Fund Funder: Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation Established: 2019 by Analytical Engineering, Inc. Fund Type: Field of Interest Fund Geographic Scope: Bartholomew County and…

USA HOCKEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Affiliate Block Grants Award Type: Block grant program distributed to USA Hockey Affiliate Associations Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Support for state and regional hockey…

Frequently Asked Questions

What national organizations give youth sports grants?
Key sources include the US Soccer Foundation, USA Football, MLB's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, the Women's Sports Foundation, Nike Community Impact Fund, and the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter program. Good Sports provides equipment grants, and the Aspen Institute's Project Play supports youth sports research and programs.
Can schools get grants for sports programs?
Yes. Title IV-A funds can support physical education and sports. State athletic associations often have grant programs. The NFL Foundation, Under Armour, and equipment manufacturers fund school athletics. PTA/PTO grant programs frequently support school sports. Local businesses and booster clubs are additional sources.
Are there grants for building sports facilities?
Yes. The Land and Water Conservation Fund supports recreation facility construction. CDBG can fund community sports infrastructure. The USDA Community Facilities program serves rural areas. Sports-specific organizations (US Tennis Association, NBA, US Soccer Foundation) fund facility development. State recreation agencies often have capital grants for sports facilities.

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