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	Faller/Brayton Endowment	Parker Youth and Sports Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brian Thiele Memorial Scholarship Grant	Kalamazoo Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Caps for a Cause	The Michael Phelps Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Foundation - General	New Jersey State Golf Association Caddie	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Competition Center Athlete Support Fund	Columbine Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cheever Grow Hockey Grant	Massachusetts Hockey Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tony York Unity Award	San Francisco Forty Niners Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Norwell Boosters Leadership/Sportsmanship Award (Girl)	Norwell High School Boosters Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Ruth Nord Family Fund	Grand Forks Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stern Family Foundation Grant	Alex Stern Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arena Youth Enrichment Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Toledo Walleye Hockey Club's Wishing Well Fund	The Stranahan Supporting Organization	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Scholarship Athletes of Stanislaus - Formerly Tom Mellis Memorial Grant	Stanislaus Community Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Talent ID Camps	Ultimate Players Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grants for Able-Bodied and Disabled Sportspeople and Athletes / Equipment for Sports Clubs and Organisations	The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust	Rolling	£250 - £1,500
Foundation	Hollie Gonsoulin Memorial Scholarship	Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Christopher Sabb Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	York County Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Chicago Grants - Arts, Sports-based Youth Development, & Environmental Justice	Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Play It Forward	Ultimate Players Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Alford Family Golf Scholarship Grant	NCHSAA Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Randy Michie Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brian Forbes Memorial Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	NFL Foundation Grassroots Program	Houston Texans Foundation	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Leslie C. and Irene G. Roe Athletic Scholarship Grant	Community Foundations of the Hudson	Rolling	$2K

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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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