Let's Play Boston: Relief Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Let's Play Boston: Relief Grant, offered by the City of…
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.
Level 100 Coaches Certification Reimbursement Purpose: The Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation reimburses coaches for Level 100 certification costs. Geographic Scope: Pacific Northwest…
Level Field Fund Overview: A grant program designed to support talented swimmers who face financial barriers in pursuing their competitive swimming dreams. Purpose: To provide financial assistance to…
LHGCL College Scholarship Program Overview: The Lake Highlands Girls Classic League (LHGCL) awards annual college scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who are members of the league.…
Life Time Foundation Athlete Program Funder: Life Time Foundation Program Type: Athlete fundraising program for organizational grants Program Overview Athletes compete in Life Time's signature…
Linda Cornelius Memorial Athlete Scholarship Funder: Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Geographic Scope: Texas (preference given to applicants attending Texas colleges or universities) Focus…
Lionel Dubay Youth Sports Award Established: 1993 Geographic Scope: Zionsville area, Boone County, Indiana Purpose: Recognizes individuals who have made an ongoing commitment to youth sports in the…
Little League Fund for Youth Sports Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Little League Fund for Youth…
Little League® SAFE to Play Grant Program Name: Little League® SAFE to Play Grant Status: Applications Open Deadline: May 15, 2026 Geographic Scope: United States (Little League programs) Focus…
Little Wishes Ongoing Enrichment Organization: Blue Skies for Children Program Description Provides opportunities for children to participate in ongoing after school enrichment opportunities. The…
Live Like Luca Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Luca S Calanni Foundation Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Live Like Luca Grants aim to provide children in Western New York with opportunities in…
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:…
Luca S. Calanni Foundation Grants Organization: Luca S. Calanni Foundation (Live Like Luca) Location: Western New York (Erie and Chautauqua Counties) Website: livelikeluca.com Mission The Luca S.…
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 -…
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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