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.

878 grants
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$750 maximum award
GEORGIA TENNIS FOUNDATION INC · December 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Afterschool Program Grant Purpose: Support schools or organizations aiming to foster a love for tennis among children beyond regular physical education classes. Broaden access to tennis programming…

ALABAMA POWER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alabama Power Foundation: Power to Play Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama Power Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Alabama Power Foundation's Power to Play…

ALABAMA BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION IN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

ALABCA Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Alabama Focus Areas: High school baseball student-athletes Overview: The Alabama Baseball Coaches Association offers annual scholarships to high school…

Parkview Health Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Albright Gemlick Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parkview Health Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Overview Parkview Health Foundation The Parkview Health Foundation plays a…

Garden Empire Volleyball Association · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Alex Valow Memorial Referee Training Award Funder: Garden Empire Volleyball Association (GEVA) Background: GEVA established this training fund in memory of Alex Valow, who passed away in summer 2008.…

All Kids Play · Rolling / Open Foundation

All Kids Play: Youth Sports Grant - Organization Status: ACTIVE Funder: All Kids Play Last Updated: October 22, 2024 Summary The All Kids Play: Youth Sports Grant aims to support families and…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Missouri Department of Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Amateur Sporting Tax Credit Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Department of Economic Development Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The…

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Rolling / Open Foundation

Amazing Grace Sulak Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Amazing Grace Sulak Scholarship, established in 2017 by…

ODKF SUPPORT INC · April 3, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Ambassador of Aloha Scholarships Overview: Scholarships for full-time undergraduates and high school seniors demonstrating financial need and athletic achievement in ocean and beach sports.…

OUTRIGGER DUKE KAHANAMOKU FOUNDATION · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Ambassador of Aloha Scholarships Overview: Scholarships for full-time undergraduates attending accredited colleges and high school seniors demonstrating financial need. Geographic Scope: Hawaii…

Community Foundation of Northern IL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Amber Huber Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Amber Huber Memorial Scholarship honors a…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Andrew (Rudy) Z. Hatfield Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Sarasota County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Andrew Monroe Memorial…

PARTNERS IN EXCEPTIONAL CARE · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Annette Nelson Memorial Scholarship Funder: Partners in Exceptional Care (CRHC) Geographic Scope: Clarinda, Iowa Award Amount: $1,000 (one scholarship per year) Background: This scholarship was…

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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