Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 814 active grants for youth sports in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Live Like Sam & Woodward Park City Latinx Scholarship Status: Past award cycle completed (2020) Purpose: Celebrate kindness in the local Latinx community and provide access to summer or winter action…
Live Like Sam and USASA National Scholarships Status: Past cycle completed (2019); current status unknown Purpose: Support young athletes who incorporate Live Like Sam guiding principles and USASA…
Live Like Sam and YSA Gratitude Grant Merit Scholarship Status: Past awards distributed (2019); current cycle status unknown Purpose: Recognize young athletes who express gratitude and maintain…
Liz Karnes Memorial Scholarship Award Funder: Kicks for a Cure Inc (Omaha, NE) Overview: This scholarship honors the late Liz Karnes by recognizing female student-athletes who embrace life with the…
Logan Middleton Sportsmanship Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Logan Middleton…
Logan's Hero Dirt Scholarship Fund Overview: A financial need and merit-based scholarship fund named in honor of a 6th grader at Oak Creek School in Cornville who inspired its creation. Geographic…
LRC Public Schools and Community Grant Funder: Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Geographic Scope: Lakeland area and within the boundaries of Polk County, Florida Focus Areas:…
Lucy Guerra Sunflower Tennis Program Organization: Blue Skies for Children Program Description Tennis program providing weekly clinics for eligible youth. Eligibility - Age: 6 to 18 years old -…
Luke Clemens Bartlett Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund - Sports Camp Scholarships Geographic Scope: Frederick County, Maryland Purpose: Scholarships for students to attend 2020 spring and summer…
Luke Garrison Foundation Grant Program Funder: Luke Garrison Foundation (NC, US) Website: lukegarrisonfoundation.com Geographic Scope: Primarily North Carolina and surrounding regions, based on grant…
Lyn Nelson Golf Endowment for Women, Youth and Girls Purpose: Endowment established in memory of Lynda "Lyn" Nelson (December 24, 1958 – December 9, 2022) to provide annual grants for golf programs…
Lynne Sullivan Scholar-Athlete Award Award Amount: $1,500 (single annual award) Age Group: HS Jr/Sr (U18 and older) Geographic Scope: Vermont Purpose: Formulated in 2024 by the family of Lynne…
Mabel and Allan Mackenzie Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Community Foundation Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The Mabel and Allan Mackenzie Scholarship supports Black or…
Mackie McDonald College Fund Overview: Launched in spring 2025, the Mackie McDonald College Fund is an initiative that provides college scholarships and supports pathway programs for younger youth,…
Mad Anthonys Foundation General Grants Geographic Scope: Northeast Indiana Mission: The Mad Anthonys Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth in Northeast Indiana through the power of…
Made to Play Fund Status: Closed (winners announced; 2019 timeframe) Geographic Scope: Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Libya, Myanmar, The Netherlands, Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey, United…
Madeline Mellers Memorial Girls Golf Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Colorado Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview Madeline Mellers…
Madison, Dean, Basketball Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Dean Madison Basketball Scholarship,…
MAF Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Multnomah Athletic Foundation Amount: US $7,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2025 Summary The Multnomah Athletic Foundation offers community…
Make Golf Your Thing Grant Program Status: Ongoing grant program with multiple funding rounds Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Increasing golf participation among underrepresented…
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.
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.
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.