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USTA NEW ENGLAND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
USTA Connecticut Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: USTA New England Inc. Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The USTA Connecticut Grant supports tennis programs across the state, encouraging…
Grants for Youth Sports
Last updated June 10, 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.
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USTA Florida Section Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
USTA Florida Foundation Community Tennis Grants Mission: Changing Lives through Tennis Geographic Scope: Florida statewide Funder: USTA Florida Section Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) public charity…
$1,000 - $2,000 or other amount
GEORGIA RECREATION AND PARK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
USTA Initiative Grant Opportunity Funder: USTA Southern (United States Tennis Association) Geographic Scope: Southern Region (includes Georgia) Focus Areas: Tennis programming development and…
$2,500 - $10,000
USTA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
USTA Micro-Grant Program Geographic Scope: Available nationally through USTA Sections and Districts; administered locally by USTA Section and/or District based upon local priorities Background:…
Up to US $20,000
USTA NEW ENGLAND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
USTA New England Game Changer Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: USTA New England Inc. Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The USTA New England Game Changer Grant offers up to…
US $3,000 - US $12,000
United States Tennis Association- · Rolling / Open Foundation
USTA Player Development Excellence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United States Tennis Association Amount: US $3,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: July 27, 2025 Summary The USTA Player Development…
USTA Western Massachusetts · Rolling / Open Foundation
USTA Western Massachusetts Junior Learn-to-Play Tennis Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: USTA Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $502 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The…
USTA NEW ENGLAND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
USTA: Adult Social Play Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: USTA New England Inc. Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The USTA: Adult Social Play Grant aims to enhance adult participation in tennis…
Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF) Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF)…
VERMONT ALPINE RACING ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
VARA Collegiate Skier of the Year Award Amount: Not specified Geographic Scope: Vermont colleges and universities Purpose: VT College and University alpine ski racers will be acknowledged for their…
$1,000
VERMONT ALPINE RACING ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
VARA George Tormey Award Award Amount: $1,000 Age Group: U16-21 Geographic Scope: Vermont Purpose: This award is presented to an athlete who excels at a second sport and best displays a strong work…
BIG WAVES INC · April 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Scholarship Overview: The Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Scholarship aims to create a ripple of positivity in the lives of young water polo athletes in Colorado. Founded in 2019, the…
Up to US $20,000
Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation…
US $2,000
Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Villafane, Brandon, Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Villafane, Brandon, Scholarship offers a…
DAKOTA JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Village Green Men's Day Memorial Scholarship Overview: Memorial scholarship offered through the Dakota Junior Golf Association. Geographic Scope: North Dakota Contact Information DJGA PO Box 7252…
$1,200 per camper sponsorship needed
VIRGINIA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
VSGA Fleming Fund - Junior Girls Golf Camp Grants Overview: The Fleming Fund is dedicated to promoting and growing junior girls golf by making the sport more accessible for young girls who have a…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation
Walter (Coke) Fehl Hockey Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Walter (Coke) Fehl Hockey Scholarship…
YMCA SNOHOMISH QALICB · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Washington State Stingrays Adaptive Swim Team Grant Funder: Washington State Department of Social & Human Services Award Amount: $79,111 Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington (Mukilteo…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation
Wausau East Girls Swim Team Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Wausau East Girls Swim Team…
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THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Weight Room Renovation Grant Overview: The Thielen Foundation provides funding to renovate and upgrade weight rooms at schools, believing that each student-athlete deserves proper equipment and…
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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