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.

878 grants
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US $3,000 - US $5,000
NRA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The NRA Foundation: Kansas Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation: Kansas Grants supports…

NRA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The NRA Foundation: Kentucky Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation: Kentucky Grants provide…

US $3,000 - US $5,000
NRA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The NRA Foundation: Maine Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation offers grants in Maine to support…

NRA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The NRA Foundation: Minnesota Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation: Minnesota Grants aims to…

NRA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The NRA Foundation: Mississippi Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation offers financial support…

NRA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The NRA Foundation: Missouri Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation offers grants in Missouri aimed…

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and National Football League Foundation (NFL Foundation) · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to provide financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields, and to redress the shortage of clean, safe,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Youth Sports Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Randy Williams Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview The San Diego Foundation We enable donors and nonprofit partners…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

The ShackLAX Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation…

ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Sophie Kosiorek Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Sophie Kosiorek Scholarship, provided by the Erie Community…

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TENNIS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION · June 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

The Summer Camp Tennis Racket Scholarship Package Overview: This grant supports junior tennis players between the ages of 5 and 11 who are Red, Orange or Green levels and would like to pursue the…

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TENNIS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION · August 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

The Victor Stern Scholarship Grant Overview: This grant supports junior tennis players between the ages of 12-18 who have a passion for tennis and wish to pursue the sport. Two grants will be awarded…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Thomas F. Walls Youth Hockey Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $610 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Thomas F. Walls Youth Hockey…

California Casualty · Rolling / Open Foundation

Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Casualty Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant aims to…

MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · January 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant Funder: California Casualty (in partnership with NEA) Overview: California Casualty provides grants to help Maine public school sports programs in need. Named for…

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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