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	Bill Waite Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Terry Darby Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Hockey Program Grant	The Samantha C Smith Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	UNH Student Athlete Northeast Passage Sled Hockey Scholarship	Serve and Succeed Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Smethers, Neva and Ernest, Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Masonry's B.E.S.T. Grant	Michigan Masonic Home	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Comerica Bank Grand Slam Grant	Detroit Regional Chamber	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award	Orange Bowl Committee Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Sports- Sunflower Softball Fund Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Amateur Sporting Tax Credit Grant Program	Missouri Department of Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert C. White Trust Grant	Rc White First Presbyterian Church O	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Jerald L. Andrews Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Sammy D'Angelo Memorial Fund	Chautauqua Region Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The NRA Foundation: Illinois Grants	Nra Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	USTA Florida Foundation Community Tennis Grants	USTA Florida Section Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Villafane, Brandon, Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Racquets for All Equipment Program	Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Challenged Athletes Foundation: Annual Grants	Challenged Athletes Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dave Harris Award of Excellence Grant	NCHSAA Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Annual Scholarship Program	Old Timers Athletic Association Of	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Ironman Foundation: Community Grant Program	The Ironman Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ESSC Winter Snow Sports Fund (Scholarship Program)	Eastern Slope Ski Club	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grand Foundation Annual Grant	Columbine Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Junior Golf Funding Assistance	Dakota Junior Golf Association Inc	Rolling	Varies

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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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