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.

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Smart & Final Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation focuses…

CONVOY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Smart Family Scholarship - Cheerleader Amount: $500 Geographic Scope: Crestview High School Focus Areas: Athletic involvement (cheerleading) Eligibility: - Cheerleader - Positive…

CONVOY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Smart Family Scholarship - Cross Country Amount: $500 Geographic Scope: Crestview High School Focus Areas: Athletic involvement (cross country) Eligibility: - Cross Country participant - Positive…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smethers, Neva and Ernest, Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Smethers, Neva and Ernest Scholarship…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary Overview Note: This grant application…

Jackson Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

So All Youth Can Play Sports Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jackson Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The So All Youth Can Play Sports Grant, supported by…

SOUTH TEXAS YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Soccer Across America Grants Overview: Soccer Across America Grants are awarded on a rolling basis to support operational and equipment expenses specific to programs that provide participation…

$500 - $2,500
Kansas City Soccer Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Soccer Assist Grant Purpose: Provide financial support to clubs and organizations offering youth soccer programs. Award Amount: $500 - $2,500 per grant Geographic Scope: Kansas, Missouri, Iowa,…

MESSIAH UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Soccer Shots Applied Health Sciences Scholarship Award Focus: Financial assistance for Soccer Shots (Harrisburg/York) employees pursuing applied health sciences degrees Funding Source: Soccer Shots…

USA HOCKEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SPEC Grant - Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center Award Type: Special project grant supporting sports medicine and athlete health initiatives Geographic Scope: United States (Mayo Clinic program) Focus…

HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Special Interest Grants Geographic Scope: Hampton Roads, Virginia Purpose: Competitive grants reflecting the interests of charitable people whose funds provide grants for various causes Focus Areas:…

South Pasadena High School Tiger · October 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Special Projects & Equipment Grant Funder: SPHS Tiger Booster Club Purpose: The SPHS Tiger Booster Club has budgeted funds for Special Projects and Equipment that will enhance Athletic Team Programs…

PRICE CHOPPER'S GOLUB FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sponsorships & Charitable Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation has been committed to…

BEYOND SPORT FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sport Together Fund Delivered by: Beyond Sport Focus: Supporting safe spaces and providing critical support for displaced people, while training leaders and coaches to help create bonds and build…

Womens Sports Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION · June 30, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

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…

VISITORS CENTER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sports Event Grant Funder: Columbus Area Visitors Center Geographic Scope: Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana Eligibility: Organizations hosting sporting events Purpose: The Columbus Area Visitors…

$50,000 state funds + $25,000 cash match
BURLINGTON WEST BURLINGTON AREA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sports Grant Funder: Iowa Tourism Office (division of Iowa Economic Development Authority), administered by Greater Burlington Sports Commission Geographic Scope: Greater Burlington area; sporting…

KEVIN & BRITTANY KISNER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

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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