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	Maxinmotion Grants	Maxinmotion	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tom Roberts Memorial Scholarship Grant	Erie Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	VARA Collegiate Skier of the Year	Vermont Alpine Racing Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OCYSF Scholarship Program	Orange County Youth Sports Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cascades Donations and Sponsorships Grant	Cascades, Inc.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Apple Run Grants (Physical Education)	Belmont Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust Grant	Mission Hillfenway Neighborhood Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	KaBOOM! Adventure Courses Grant Program	Kaboom Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants Program	Bennington Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harry C. Moore Memorial Scholarship Grant	Four County Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Don Morris Memorial Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Elaine Hamilton Junior Recreation Scholarship	Georgia Tennis Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $100
Foundation	Minnesota Golf License Plate Grant	The Professional Golfers Assoc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Edward P. Suchecki Family Scholarship Grant	Grand Haven Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Betty Clayton Award	Vermont Alpine Racing Association Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Community Assist Grants	The Sharks Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $40K
Foundation	Curtis & Dorothy Young Scholarship Grant	Kalamazoo Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant	California Casualty	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Lacrosse Opportunities Grant	Maryland State Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Fiesta Events: Fiesta Bowl Sponsorship Requests	Fiesta Events Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MetLife Community Impact Grant Program (United States)	Metlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rockport American Legion Baseball Team Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation Alliance Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	AJ's Heart of Champions Fund / Anthony Weary Memorial Fund	Millcreek Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Diversity Grant Program - Event Support Grant	Us Lacrosse Inc	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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