Grants for Youth Sports

Last updated August 20, 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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Grant Deadline Amount
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Annual Grant Program
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The NRA Foundation: Indiana Grants
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$3K – $5K
Supreme Basketball Player Scholarship Grant
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Lane Meyer Scholarship Fund Grant
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Live Like Sam and USASA National Scholarships
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$2K
Sportsmanship Scholarship Award
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So All Youth Can Play Sports Grant
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Up to $500
Jerry L. Bartley Memorial Scholarship Grant
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USA Kids Tri Program
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Individual Coaches Grant
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Knell Family Endowed Basketball Scholarship
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Highway Sports Camp Scholarships
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Seneca Foods Foundation Grant
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Youth Experience Support Fund (YES Fund)
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Ruth & Ralph Sharrer Scholarship Grant
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Kenny Family Foundation Grant
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$100
Madison, Dean, Basketball Scholarship Grant
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$500
Jimmy Evert Merit Scholarship Fund
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Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund Grant
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Learn to Compete Leagues
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Brian's Full Ride Scholarship
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NCAS Endowment Fund - Amateur Sports Grants
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Up to $5K
Request for Proposal (RFP) Program
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The Astros Foundation Grant Program
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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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