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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NIKE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nike Community Impact Fund - Netherlands Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nike Foundation Amount: €5,000 - €20,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Nike Community Impact Fund in the…

THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nike Community Impact Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Nike Community Impact Fund…

SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open Foundation

NJCAA Sport Opportunity Grant Funder: National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation Geographic Scope: NJCAA member institutions nationwide Focus Areas: Supporting the addition and…

$15,000 - $20,000
NATIONAL NORDIC FOUNDATION · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

NNF Athlete Support Grants Organization: National Nordic Foundation (VT, US) Purpose: To support committed athletes who exhibit or have exhibited a propensity for international racing success as a…

$3,000
NATIONAL NORDIC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NNF Cup Organization: National Nordic Foundation (VT, US) Purpose: To celebrate and award club excellence in America's premier domestic ski competition by tallying performance of club teams across…

Sierra State Parks Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

North Lake Tahoe Junior Lifeguard Program Scholarships Funder: Sierra State Parks Foundation Geographic Scope: North Lake Tahoe area Program Overview: The North Lake Tahoe Junior Lifeguard program is…

NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Norwell Boosters Leadership/Sportsmanship Award (Boy) Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Norwell High School, Massachusetts Eligibility: Male student-athletes Selection Criteria: Awarded to a…

NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Norwell Boosters Leadership/Sportsmanship Award (Girl) Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Norwell High School, Massachusetts Eligibility: Female student-athletes Selection Criteria: Awarded to a…

NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Norwell Boosters Scholarship Fund Overview: Each year, Norwell Boosters allocates seven $1,000 scholarships to deserving seniors to recognize their roles on and off the field as leaders and…

ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA NOTC · June 25, 2026 · Annual Foundation

NOTC Scholarship The New Orleans Track Club Scholarship Foundation annually offers up to four (4) scholarships to new college freshmen who are active in the sport of running. Geographic Scope New…

NORTHEAST OPPORTUNITIES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NOW Youth Sports Scholarship Program Organization: Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) Geographic Scope: Northeast Connecticut Focus Areas: Youth sports participation and physical wellness…

Up to $5,000 per member (total pool of $20,000 available)
NEBRASKA STATE SOCCER ASSOCIATION · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

NSS Field Development Grant Funder: Nebraska State Soccer Association Geographic Scope: Nebraska Program Description: Nebraska State Soccer awards grant(s) on an annual basis to support field…

POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Oakland Athletic League Community Sports Grant Program Funder: Positive Coaching Alliance in partnership with Eat. Learn. Play. (created by Stephen and Ayesha Curry) Geographic Scope: Oakland,…

ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

OCYSF Scholarship Program Funder: Orange County Youth Sports Foundation (OCYSF) Program Overview The OCYSF Scholarship program is a fantastic opportunity for scholar-athletes in Orange County to…

OLD DOMINION BOAT CLUB · Rolling / Open Foundation

ODBC Foundation Grants Funder: Old Dominion Boat Club Foundation Geographic Scope: Alexandria, VA area with focus on Potomac River nexus; Commonwealth of Virginia Mission: The ODBC Foundation is…

Erie County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ohio Athletic Committee Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Ohio Athletic Committee Scholarship, established in 1995,…

$3,000 per recipient (2 awards annually)
UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS INC · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Ohio State USBC Youth Scholarship Program Overview: The Ohio State USBC awards scholarships annually to honor 2 graduating high school seniors—one female and one male—for their excellence in…

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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