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	Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust Grants	Herbert E Parker Char	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	P.L.A.Y.S. Program, Presented by Meridian	Chicago Fire Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Region One Athletic Fund for Individuals Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Friends of the Finns: Youth Hockey Scholarship Grant	Dallas Stars Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AED Grant Program	Hopeys Heart Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Erin Jergentz Junior Golf Memorial Fund Grant Program	North Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arlington Youth Foundation Grant	Gene & Jerry Jones Arlington Youth	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The NRA Foundation: Mississippi Grants	Nra Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Harold T. Southern Family Foundation Grant	The Harold T Southern Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program	Onpoint Community Credit Union	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Columbus Youth Foundation Grant	Columbus Youth Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Live Like Luca Grants	Luca S Calanni Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund	Road Runners Club of America Inc	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	100 Thousand Foundation Grant	100 Thousand Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grant	United States Tennis Association Incorporated	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Grow the Game Grant	Usa Pickleball Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ironman Foundation: Community Grant Program: IRONMAN Lake Placid	The Ironman Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Blue Valley Lacrosse Scholarship	Keep The Spark Alive Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	1980 Cavaliers Boys Soccer State Championship Scholarship Fund in memory of Team Captain Bruce Hayes Grant	Coral Gables Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Cathey Family Scholarship Fund	Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Iota Iota Chapter	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Coach Ike Sherlock and Jesse Waltz '85 Scholarship	VMI Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Head in the Game	Beyond Sport Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kai Logan Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Mendocino County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Randy Williams Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	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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