KaBOOM! Adventure Courses Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: KaBOOM! Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The KaBOOM! Adventure Courses Grant…
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.
KaBOOM! Multi-Sport Courts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: KaBOOM! Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary KaBOOM! Multi-Sport Courts provide innovative…
Kai Logan Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…
Kalen Kelly Memorial Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Norwell High School, Massachusetts Eligibility: Athletes in track/cross country Selection Criteria: Awarded in memory of Kalen…
Kendall Gretsch Fund for Adaptive Athletes Geographic Scope: Illinois residents only Focus Areas: Promotes sports and adaptive athletics for children and adults with spina bifida Eligible Activities:…
Kenny Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenny Family Foundation Amount: Approximately US $100 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Kenny Family Foundation Grant offers…
Kevin Murnane Student Scholarship Funder: Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association (TCCSEA), managed by Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) Geographic Scope: North Tahoe High School…
Kicks for Kids Program Focus: The Kicks for Kids program provides economically or otherwise challenged youth in the Chicagoland area with an opportunity to enjoy a Chicago Fire match at no cost.…
Kids in Motion Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Kids in Motion Grant Program by The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation…
Kids on Courts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation’s Kids on Courts Grant aims to grow the game…
Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund Overview: The RRCA has granted more than $325,000 to youth running programs since 2007. The Kids Run the Nation program is a gender-inclusive, multi-week, turnkey youth…
Killington World Cup Foundation Grants Overview: The Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) awards grants to Northeast area nonprofits to promote winter sports and enrich communities. Geographic…
Kim Miller Artistic Swimming Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Kim…
Kiwanis Club of Carefree Funds Request Grants Geographic Scope: Carefree/Cave Creek area and surrounding Desert Foothills communities (Arizona) Focus Areas: - Youth education and development programs…
Knell Family Endowed Basketball Scholarship Overview: This fund was created to award a scholarship to one female Upper Arlington High School senior basketball player. Eligibility: - Female Upper…
Knipp-Poulter Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The Knipp-Poulter Fund, managed by The Community Foundation of…
Kovar Corporation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kovar Corporation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary Kovar Corporation Grants support nonprofit organizations in Virginia…
Kowalski Robinson Youth Inspire Scholarship Funder: AthLife Foundation Inc (NY, US) Overview: The AthLife Foundation's national network established this scholarship fund in spring 2014 for deserving…
Kramer Barnard Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Kramer Barnard Memorial Grant, established by the Wichita Falls…
LA84 Foundation Grant - Large Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: LA84 Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The LA84 Foundation Grant supports youth development…
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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