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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UNION SHAREWAVES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

GameChanging Grants Funder: ShareWaves Foundation (Kansas City, KS, US) Mission: To advance the opportunity for every child to experience the life-enriching power of sports by removing financial…

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TENNIS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

General Tennis Program Grants Overview: The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation offers a variety of grants that support tennis programs, projects, leagues, and events. The Foundation…

Test fee waiver (amount varies by test level)
Oregon Skating Council Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

George C. Felton Memorial Dance Test Fee Fund Funder: Oregon Skating Council Inc (OSC) Established: 2008 by Dr. Jerilyn Felton in memory of George C. Felton Geographic Scope: Oregon and regionally…

THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOC · Rolling / Open Foundation

George Waters Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Professional Golfers Association Of America Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The George Waters Grant Program, established by the Minnesota Section…

LIFE TIME FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Get Kids Moving! Grant Program Funder: Life Time Foundation Mission: Expanding Life Time Foundation's mission to promote youth physical activity through school and community grants. Program Focus -…

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

Get Out & Play (GOAP) Partial Scholarship Program Focus: Elementary school students (grades 1-9) participating in Get Out & Play winter sports programs including skiing, snowboarding, and…

RCX SPORTS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gillette NFL FLAG Participation Grant Status: Active (announced June 23, 2025) Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States) Focus Areas: Youth flag football participation, financial assistance for…

Equipment kit (no monetary amount)
RCX SPORTS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Girls Flag Football Starter Kit Grant Status: Active (launched March 23, 2026) Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States) Focus Areas: Girls youth flag football program development Overview: The…

USA FOOTBALL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Girls Flag Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: USA Football Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Girls Flag Grant, offered by USA Football, aims to empower youth and scholastic organizations to…

RED LODGE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Girls in Motion Grant Fund Geographic Scope: Red Lodge area, Carbon County, Montana Funder: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation Overview: Grant fund created through collaboration of local community…

Greater Lake City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

GLLCF Schreck Family Soccer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lake City Community Foundation Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary Overview About Created by the community for the…

$2,500 (four scholarships available)
DYNAMO AND DASH CHARITIES INC · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Goal-Getters Scholarship Presented by ConocoPhillips Funder: Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc in partnership with ConocoPhillips Award Amount: Four (4) scholarships of $2,500 each Focus: STEM education…

Road Runners Club of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

Golden Shoe Fund Overview: The Traverse City Track Club's Golden Shoe Fund program partners with area running coaches and local running stores (Fleet Feet) to help area running athletes receive new…

Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gordon Lange Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Gordon Lange Scholarship, offered by the Utah Olympic Legacy…

NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gordon Thornhill Excellence in Youth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2024 Summary The Gordon…

Columbine Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grand Foundation Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Grand Foundation Annual Grant supports non-profit organizations in Grand County,…

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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