Grants for Youth Sports

Last updated August 24, 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	Future Canes Grants	Carolina Hurricanes Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	First Tee – Phoenix Scholarship Program	Arizona Golf and Life Skills Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund	Adirondack Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Green Bay Packers Foundation Grants	Green Bay Packers Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $8K
Foundation	Pat Gainey Student Award	North Carolina High School Athletic	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Lake Fork Fishing Scholarship Grant	East Texas Communities Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Baseball Scholarship	The American Legion	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Weight Room Renovation Grant	The Thielen Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Coach Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship Grant	Greater Kansas City Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	The ShackLAX Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dinn Brothers Student Athlete Award Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Western	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program	Bemis Company Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	The NRA Foundation: Minnesota Grants	Nra Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Atlanta United FC Donation Requests Grant	Atlanta United FC	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carl D. Smallwood Inclusion Scholarship	Upper Arlington Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Luke Clemens Bartlett Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund - Sports Camp Scholarships	The Community Foundation of Frederick	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MS27 Scholarship for Male High School Lacrosse Players	Matthew J Stratman Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	GameChanging Grants	Union Sharewaves Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mariners Care Equipment Donation Grant	Mariners Care	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GLLCF Schreck Family Soccer Scholarship Grant	Greater Lake City Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Big Spring Area Community Foundation Grants	Big Spring Area Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Summer College Camp Scholarship	North Carolina Tennis	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Live Like Sam and YSA Gratitude Grant Merit Scholarship	Live Like Sam Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mabel and Allan Mackenzie Scholarship Grant	Oregon Community 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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