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	Walter (Coke) Fehl Hockey Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gillette NFL FLAG Participation Grant	Rcx Sports Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100
Foundation	Beatrice Country Club, Ladies Golf League Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Travel Grant	South Pasadena High School Tiger	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Swede Lindquist Memorial Award	Parker Youth and Sports Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grant Proposals (General Educational Grants)	The Nantucket Education Trust Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sled Hockey Grant Program	Usa Hockey Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Girls Flag Football Starter Kit Grant	Rcx Sports Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Academy Sports + Outdoors Donations Grant	Academy Sports + Outdoors	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mark Dreibelbis Scholarship	North Carolina High School Athletic	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	NFL FLAG-In-Schools Program	GenYOUTH Incorporated	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tewaaraton Award (Men's and Women's)	The Tewaaraton Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Yankee Stadium: Small Grants	New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Diversity Grant Program - Disability Access Grant	Us Lacrosse Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Earl Campbell Tyler Rose High School Scholarship Grant	East Texas Communities Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Golden Shoe Fund	Road Runners Club of America	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clubs for Kids Scholarship Sponsorship	Beaufort Charities Inc	Rolling	$200
Foundation	Daniels Fund Grants Program	Daniels Fund	Rolling	$75K
Foundation	Laramie Soccer Club Competitive Scholarship	Laramie Soccer Club Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation Academic Scholarships	The Thunderbird Community Sports	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Scholar-Athlete Scholarship	South Texas Youth Soccer Association	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Passback Program	Chicago Fire Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Logan's Hero Dirt Scholarship Fund	Wheel Fun	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Catch Grant	Usa Football Inc	Rolling	Varies

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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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