Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 838 active grants for youth sports in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
PIF Funded Grants Overview: The PitCCh In Foundation provides funding grants to community organizations and institutions that align with the foundation's mission of enriching youth through…
Pillar Grant Program Funder: USA Triathlon Foundation Status: Active grant program with annual funding cycles Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide) Focus Areas: - Youth participation in…
Pinky Kraft Memorial Endowment Geographic Scope: Grand Forks and East Grand Forks Overview: Created in 1981 in memory of longtime UND baseball coach Harold "Pinky" Kraft, this endowment provides…
Pitch In for Baseball and Softball provides equipment and uniforms for youth leagues. - Organization: Pitch In for Baseball and Softball - Type: Foundation Grant
Play It Forward Overview: USA Ultimate's financial aid and membership support program for youth from underserved communities, helping eliminate financial barriers to playing ultimate. Focus Areas: -…
PLAY it Forward Youth Sports Scholarships Funder: Yorkville Youth Athletic Association (NY, US) Overview: A scholarship initiative providing registration fee scholarships to allow access to youth…
Player Matching Grant Program Funder: National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation Overview: The NBPA Foundation's primary grant program that provides funding to eligible organizations…
Player Matching Grant Program - Youth Football Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Football League (NFL) Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary The Player Matching Grant…
Positive Tracks Starter Fund Purpose: To make Challenges more accessible and easier to carry out for Captains by providing funding to cover costs associated with organizing and executing athletic…
Positively Memphis Community Grant: Health, Wellness and Sport Focus Status: ACTIVE Funder: PGA Tour Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Positively Memphis…
PPTC Grants Program Funder: Prospect Park Track Club Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, New York Program Status: Active, ongoing grant program with multiple funding cycles per year Overview…
Prevention of Musculoskeletal Youth Sports Injuries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The…
PRO 2026-07 Water Safety Leading Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Childrens Board Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The PRO 2026-07 Water Safety Leading Grant aims to fund…
Proactive Grants Status: Active grant program (established 2024) Geographic Scope: Weld County, Colorado Overview: Collaborative projects identified through outreach by The Weld Trust's grants team.…
Program Grants Funder: Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation (CYTF) Geographic Scope: Colorado (statewide) Eligible Applicants: Organizations running tennis programs for youth from economically challenged…
Program Grants Overview: Program Grants are awarded on a rolling basis to STX Youth Soccer Member Associations and clubs for program equipment, field improvements, maintenance and repairs, and…
Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant…
Project: Enrichment Overview: Grants bringing new attention to both co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. Geographic Scope: New Haven Unified School District (CA, US) Focus Areas: -…
Race4Chase Kids Triathlon Program Geographic Scope: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and New York Focus Areas: Youth triathlon training and competition for children ages 6-12…
Racquets for All Equipment Program Funder: Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation (CYTF) Geographic Scope: Colorado (statewide, seeking expanded geographic representation) Purpose: Collection and…
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.
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.
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.