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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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Chelsea Cohen Memorial Scholarship	Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program	The Boston Athletic Association	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	MidwayUSA Foundation: Coach Training Grants	Midway Usa Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	DJ Endowment Scholarship at Bellarmine College Prep	19 for Life Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Girls in Motion Grant Fund	Red Lodge Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jack and Nona Renn Anchorage Football Fund Grant	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Lakers Youth Foundation Quarterly Grants	Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $20K
Foundation	New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants	New Era Cap Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ski and Ride School Scholarship Fund Grant	Columbine Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fiesta Events: Touchdown Grant	Fiesta Events Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	CMCF: Julianne Williams Fund Grants	Communitygiving	Rolling	$1K – $8K
Foundation	The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Grosse Pointe Community Assets Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Southeast	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Gordon Lange Scholarship Grant	Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Indiana Sports Corp Youth Grant Program	Indiana Sports Corporation	Rolling	Up to $83K
Foundation	LRC Public Schools and Community Grant	Lakeland Runners Club Inc	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Mark Winia Memorial Soccer Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stavros Niarchos Foundation Grant	Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stindt, Ben j., Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship (PCA-Tampa Bay)	Positive Coaching Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	YSA Stein Eriksen Dare to Dream Scholarships Grant	Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Seahawks Girls Flag Football Grant	Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jay Lamando Scholarship Grant	Community Foundations of the Hudson	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Alabama Power Foundation: Power to Play Grants	Alabama Power Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Mitchell Patrick Mielnik Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	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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