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.

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mark Winia Memorial Soccer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Martin, Lucas Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Martin, Lucas Scholarship, provided by the…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Kay Owens Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Mary Kay Owens Memorial Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area…

GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mason Nelson Baseball Memorial Scholarship Purpose: This scholarship honors Mason Anthony Nelson, a Ball High School freshman who was killed by a drunk driver in Galveston, Texas. The fund serves two…

Michigan Masonic Home · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Masonry's B.E.S.T. Grant Funder: Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation (MMCF) Geographic Scope: Michigan Focus Areas: The grant supports community-based programs and organizations that create…

Variable - matched at ratio determined monthly
MIDWAY USA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

Matching Program Funder: MidwayUSA Foundation Inc (Missouri, US) Program Sponsor: Larry and Brenda Potterfield Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Supporting youth shooting sports teams…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Maureen “Mo” Clancy Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Maureen 'Mo'…

MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guernsey Charitable Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Max and Helen…

MAXINMOTION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Maxinmotion Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maxinmotion Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary MaxInMotion Grants provide essential financial support to youth sports organizations in Arizona and…

ARIZONA SOCCER ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MaxInMotion Scholarship Funder: Arizona Soccer Association Geographic Scope: Arizona A scholarship program offered by the Arizona Soccer Association. Limited details are available on the provided…

City of Boston · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mayor’s Youth Sports Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Mayor’s Youth Sports Grant aims to enhance accessibility and affordability…

ORANGE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

McCrae, Joann Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Orange City School District (Ohio) Focus Area: Provides for athletic and physical educational activities & programming Type: Designated fund…

Movemeant Inc · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Meant to Move Athletic Grants Funder: Movemeant Foundation Mission: Empower young female athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds by removing barriers to fitness and helping girls foster unshakeable…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mel Brown Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission The…

THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Membership For All Scholarship Overview: The YMCA of Greater Tulsa's scholarship program was created to ensure YMCA services are accessible to all members of the community, and that no one is…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael Herman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Michael Herman Scholarship, established by the Grand Haven Area…

Varies (2025 cycle: $2,000 - $25,000 per grant, $81,165 total)
MICHIGAN BASEBALL FOUNDATION INC · November 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Michigan Baseball Foundation Annual Grant Program Funder: Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation Geographic Scope: Primary consideration given to non-profit…

NORTH CAROLINA TENNIS · July 24, 2026 · Annual Foundation

2026 Middle School Team Grant Deadline: July 24, 2026 Focus: Grant support for middle school tennis teams and programs. Geographic Scope: North Carolina Funder: North Carolina Tennis Foundation, Inc.…

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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