AJ's Heart of Champions Fund Organization: Millcreek Education Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Millcreek Township School District, Pennsylvania Background: Established in memory of Anthony…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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: 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…
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026- Gaborone The U.S. Department of Stateâs Embassy Gaborone announces an open competition for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit…
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…
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…
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.…
Ambassador of Aloha Scholarships Overview: Scholarships for full-time undergraduates attending accredited colleges and high school seniors demonstrating financial need. Geographic Scope: Hawaii…
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…
Amendment - Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces This funding announcement is open for organizations who successfully submitted to…
American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) Community Grants Funder: American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America Overview: Since its inception in 2011, ABFHA has provided grants…
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…
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…
Andy Vito/Harold Tompkins/Ron Vece Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: US $750 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Overview Community…
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…
Annual Scholarship Program Overview: The centerpiece of the Greenwich Old Timers Youth Sports Alliance's mission is to support youth sports and provide its annual Scholarship Program. Geographic…
Apple Run Grants (Physical Education) Overview: $5,000 of funds raised from the annual FBE Apple Run are reserved for grants from the physical education department. Geographic Scope: Belmont Public…
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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