Grants for Youth Sports

Last updated August 18, 2026

There are currently 794 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	Annette Nelson Memorial Scholarship	Partners in Exceptional Care	March 15, 2027	$1K
Foundation	Lebanon Athletic Boosters Scholarship	Lebanon High School Athletic Boosters Association	March 29, 2027	$500
Foundation	Goal-Getters Scholarship Presented by ConocoPhillips	Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc	March 31, 2027	$3K
Foundation	High School Scholarships	Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage	March 31, 2027	Up to $2K
Foundation	Linda Cornelius Memorial Athlete Scholarship	Texas Amateur Athletic Federation	March 31, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Emerging Sports Leaders Scholarship	Kansas City Soccer Foundation	April 1, 2027	$5K
Foundation	Ambassador of Aloha Scholarships	Odkf Support Inc	April 3, 2027	$1K – $4K
Foundation	Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Scholarship	Big Waves Inc	April 30, 2027	Varies
Foundation	AHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship Program	Alameda High School Athletic	May 1, 2027	$500
Foundation	Hunting Heritage Trust Grant Program	National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc	May 21, 2027	$100K
Foundation	Steve Tilford Memorial Grant	Usa Cycling Inc	August 22, 2027	Up to $2K
Foundation	Michigan Baseball Foundation Annual Grant Program	Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc	November 30, 2027	$2K – $81K
Foundation	Target Range Grants	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	Pethoud, Virgil and Rhoda; Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Berks County Tennis Fund Grant	Berks County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hilton Grand Vacations Scholarship for the Asia Pacific Junior Cup Fund	Hawaii State Junior Golf Association In	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Marilynn Smith Scholarship Grant	The Lpga Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Tribal Adaptive Student-Athlete of the Year Scholarships	Eves Fund for Native American Health Initiatives	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Sports Grant - Travel Funding	North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Community Focus Grant Program: Robert H. Janssen Youth and Youth Sports Fund	The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Large Grant Program	Georgia's Own Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) Grants	Share Winter Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $18K
Foundation	Youth Sports and Recreational Grant Program	Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino	Rolling	$1K – $50K
Foundation	Kids on Courts Grant	The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation	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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