Grants for Youth Sports

Last updated August 23, 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	Ardel Deppe Community Football Coach Award	Motiv8 Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Ruthie Parrish Memorial Scholarship	Two Rivers Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Junior Shooting Sports Scholarship	American Legion Department of Nevada	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	NNF Cup	National Nordic Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Activities Endowment Fund Grants	District 742 Local Education Activities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jody Marie Sanford Memorial Scholarship Grant	Central Alabama Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	DICK'S Sporting Goods' Sponsorships & Donations Program Grant	Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	John T. Holmstrom, Jr. Memorial Golf Grant	Community Foundation of Northern IL	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John W. Bauer Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Life Time Foundation Athlete Program	Life Time Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ravens PLAY 60 Grant	Ravens Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Live Like Sam & Woodward Park City Latinx Scholarship	Live Like Sam Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Program Grants	South Texas Youth Soccer Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MidwayUSA Foundation: Team Grants	Midway Usa Foundation Inc	Rolling	$100
Foundation	Frederic C. Collin Trust Grant	Collin Frederic C Tuw	Rolling	$2K – $4K
Foundation	Game On Grants (GoGo squeeZ Partnership)	Action for Healthy Kids	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Summer Youth Program Fund Grant	Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Sean Duzant Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Eastern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ironman Foundation: Community Grant Program: Wisconsin	The Ironman Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RJCCT: Youth Recreational Program Grant	Roy J Carver Charitable Trust	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Town of Fraser Fund	Columbine Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Individual Athlete Grant	Pacific Northwest Ski Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Girls and Women in Sports (NAGWS) Legacy Award Grant	Society of Health And	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Fiesta Sports Foundation Grant	Fiesta Sports Foundation	Rolling	$15K – $50K

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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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