Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 838 active grants for youth sports in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Sports 4 Life Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women’s Sports Foundation Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Sports 4 Life Grants, co-founded by the Women’s Sports Foundation and ESPN, aim to…
Sports Development Grant Overview: Grants up to $25,000 to support special events or qualified projects. The Sports Development Grant supports sports events and special projects that strengthen and…
Sports Event Grant Funder: Columbus Area Visitors Center Geographic Scope: Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana Eligibility: Organizations hosting sporting events Purpose: The Columbus Area Visitors…
Sports Grant Funder: Iowa Tourism Office (division of Iowa Economic Development Authority), administered by Greater Burlington Sports Commission Geographic Scope: Greater Burlington area; sporting…
Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Grants Funder: Kevin & Brittany Kisner Foundation Geographic Scope: Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), South Carolina Focus Area: Sports, recreation, and fitness…
Sportsmanship Scholarship Award Overview: A scholarship awarded to hockey players in Massachusetts who demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship. Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Eligibility: High school…
Sportsperson of the Year Award Funder: Orange County Youth Sports Foundation (OCYSF) Award Overview The Orange County Youth Sports Foundation (OCYSF) Sportsperson of the Year Award honors individuals…
SRR Scholarships for Somerville High School Seniors Overview: Somerville Road Runners awards scholarships to graduating Somerville High School seniors who have exemplified SRR's motto of "Fortitudine…
Stabile Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stabile Family Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Stabile Family Foundation Grants support…
Standard Semi-Annual Robert C. Hoffman Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adams County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust…
Stanley A. Weeks Braw Caddie Clan Award for Excellence Status: Active Geographic Scope: Jamestown High School Focus Areas: Academic excellence and athletic achievement Eligibility: - Jamestown High…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Stavros Niarchos Foundation Grant The Stavros Niarchos…
Stern Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alex Stern Family Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2025 Summary The Alex Stern Family Foundation Grant provides funding to nonprofits in the…
Steve Tilford Memorial Grant Overview: Honors legacy of Steve Tilford, legendary bike racer and advocate for clean sport. Supports Junior development clubs/teams that excel in fostering young…
Stindt, Ben j., Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Stindt, Ben j., Scholarship, offered by the…
Student Athlete Achievement Award Funder: Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) Geographic Scope: Iowa Focus Areas: Recognition of high school student-athletes who excel in athletics, academics, leadership,…
Summer Athlete Support Grants Organization: National Nordic Foundation (VT, US) Purpose: To provide an additional round of funding to support individual summer training opportunities for developing…
2026 Summer College Camp Scholarship Listed Deadline: April 17, 2025 (appears to be past deadline - likely error on website) Focus: Scholarship to support participation in summer college tennis…
Summer Youth Program Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The Summer Youth Program Fund, supported by the…
Summer Youth Program Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Summer Youth Program Fund Grant aims to…
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.