Grants for Youth Sports

Last updated August 23, 2026

There are currently 792 active grants for youth sports in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Jack Kenney "Grit and Grace" Scholarship	Norwell High School Boosters Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Turtle Ridge Foundation General Grant Program	Turtle Ridge Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	David Ragan Jr. Memorial Golf Scholarship Grant	Coral Gables Community Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Rock On Foundation Organizational Grant	Rock On Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Healthy Living Grants	Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc	Rolling	$120K
Foundation	Mason Nelson Baseball Memorial Scholarship	Galveston Independent School District	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fox Cities Amateur Sports Authority Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation for the Fox Valley	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	SPEC Grant (Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center)	Usa Hockey Foundation	Rolling	$9K – $64K
Foundation	Knipp-Poulter Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Southern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kiwanis Club of Carefree Funds Request Grants	Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Fd	Rolling	$3K – $39K
Foundation	Tom George Grant	Medina Athletic Boosters Club	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SAME Summer Engineering & Construction Camps	Society of American Military	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Washington State Department of Social & Human Services - Stingrays Adaptive Swim Team Grant	Ymca Snohomish Qalicb	Rolling	$79K
Foundation	ComLax Lacrosse Equipment Grant	Bill Belichick Foundation Inc	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Ironman Foundation: Community Grant Program: IRONMAN Texas	The Ironman Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California National Archery in the Schools Program (CalNASP) Equipment Grant (CA)	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Affiliate Block Grants	Usa Hockey Foundation	Rolling	$230K
Foundation	Scholastic Squash Grant Program	United States Squash Racquets	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Town of Winter Park Fund	Columbine Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Little League Fund for Youth Sports Grant Program	First Community Foundation Partnership	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ski Utah Forever Grateful Give Away	Live Like Sam Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NCHSAA Foundation: Education-Based Grant Program	NCHSAA Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Youth Soccer Fund - Soccer Programs Grant	Beckley Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	MaxInMotion Scholarship	Arizona Soccer Association	Rolling	Varies

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About 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.

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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