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	Cole Center Family YMCA Restricted Fund Grant	Noble County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Sports League Grants	Watertown Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Frank Goschinski Memorial Scholarship Grant	Ashland County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation Grant	Kent Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Linda and Billy Beale Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of The	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	G. Scott Ransom Scholarship Fund of the Duluth/Superior Alpine Club Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	KaBOOM! Multi-Sport Courts Grant	Kaboom Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Albright Gemlick Scholarship Grant	Parkview Health Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cedar Valley Sports Commission Grant Program	Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jinny Hunt Award	Vermont Alpine Racing Association Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Joe Donahue Scholarship	Parker Youth and Sports Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Pond Program Grants	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks	Rolling	$1K – $150K
Foundation	New Era Cap Foundation Event Sponsorships Grant	New Era Cap Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pillar Grant Program	USA Triathlon Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Team Indiana Grant Program	Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC)	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Small Grant Program	Georgia's Own Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	USF: HBCU Grant	USA Swimming Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	The Moore Community Fund Grant	Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Make Golf Your Thing Grant Program	Usaga	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Return to Play Fund	Beyond Sport Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	D-backs School Challenge Grant	Arizona Diamondbacks Foundationinc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund Grants	Adirondack Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $2K
Foundation	Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Equipment Grants	Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Madeline Mellers Memorial Girls Golf Scholarship Grant	Southern Colorado Community Foundat	Rolling	$3K

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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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