Grants for Youth Sports

Last updated August 17, 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	North Lake Tahoe Junior Lifeguard Program Scholarships	Sierra State Parks Foundation	Rolling	10 scholarships available
Foundation	Cal Hi Scholarship	19 for Life Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	NEPA Invitational Scholarship Grant	Scranton Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mackie McDonald College Fund	Usta Foundation Incorporated	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Duke Award Scholarship	Odkf Support Inc	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	USA Football- Youth Program Grants- Spring Cycle	Usa Football Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Request for Funds	Flyer Athletic Boosters	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Samuel Moye Memorial Scholarship Fund	Bethel Education Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	McCrae, Joann Fund	Orange Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jeffrey Badura Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Skillastics® Physical Activity Grants Program	Society of Health And	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	High School Tennis Team Grant	Georgia Tennis Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Grants	Jordan Spieth Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Futures Cup Senior Golf Scholarship	Bella Vista Village Property Owners Assoc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Special Interest Grants	Hampton Roads Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Larry Seneta Athletic Achievement Award	The John Tramontano Jr Educational	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Amber Huber Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northern IL	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Learn to Play Clinics	Ultimate Players Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WMGA Foundation Junior Girls' Fellowship Program	Women's Metropolitan Golf Association	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Wingstop Charities Grant Program	Wingstop Charities	Rolling	$95K – $134K
Foundation	Boston Marathon Team Belichick Fundraising Program	Bill Belichick Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Detroit Tigers Foundation Grant	Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nike Community Impact Fund - Belgium Grant	Nike Foundation	Rolling	Up to €6,000
Foundation	Level Field Fund	The Michael Phelps 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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