Grants for Youth Sports

Last updated August 22, 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	Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Grants	Kevin & Brittany Kisner Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Coach Norm Pingley Endowed Scholarship	Pasco-hernando State College Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Laramie Soccer Club Intramural Scholarship	Laramie Soccer Club Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Award of Perseverance	The Ben Hogan Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Charm City Youth Athletics Fund	Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FFC Youth Sports Fund - Grants to Members	Fight for Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Girls Flag Grant	Usa Football Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Youth Sports Grant Program	Whitefish Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Standard Semi-Annual Robert C. Hoffman Grants Program	Adams County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Patti Perone Volleyball Scholarship in Honor of Southern Tier Volleyball Club Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Dan York Memorial Scholarship Fund	Vancouver West Soccer Club	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Grant	Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Membership For All Scholarship	The Young Men's Christian Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mustang Athletic Fund	Eastmont Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	USF: Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants	USA Swimming Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Shari Burke Memorial Swim Scholarship	The Greater Lewes Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IUTIS Club Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	$500
Foundation	High School Nationals Competition Grants	San Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation	Rolling	$6K
Foundation	The Mickey Cochran Award	Vermont Alpine Racing Association Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Fiesta Events: Field Goal Grant	Fiesta Events Inc	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award	Orange Bowl Committee Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Youth Sports Grant	Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo	Rolling	$10K – $25K

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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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