Grants for Youth Sports

Last updated August 21, 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	Andy Vito/Harold Tompkins/Ron Vece Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundations of the Hudson	Rolling	$750
Foundation	MS6 Scholarship for High School Football Players	Matthew J Stratman Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Travis Roy Award (Maine High School Hockey)	Travis Roy Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Growth Grants	Ultimate Players Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ONSIDE Fund	Women Win Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Field of Interest- David Wiitanen and Slim McLean Memorial Youth Hockey Fund Grant	Keweenaw Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	With Youth For Youth (WYFY) Grant Opportunity for Southeast Michigan	Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP)	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Community Grants Program	Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Renee Powell Scholarship Grant	The Lpga Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Toledo Walleye Hockey Club's Wishing Well Fund	Solar Toledo Neighborhood Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cambridge WINS Sponsorships	Cambridge Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Booster Grants (Team Equipment & Resources)	South Lakes Booster Club	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Riedlinger Endowment	Grand Forks Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund Grant	The New York Community Trust	Rolling	$20K – $40K
Foundation	Sponsorships & Charitable Support Grant	Price Chopper's Golub Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kovar Corporation Grants	Kovar Corporation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Every Kid Sports Pass	Every Kid Sports	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Sports Grant	Ravens Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Sophie Kosiorek Scholarship Grant	Erie Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lahoma Routt Youth Sports Funds	Central Kentucky Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Disabled Hockey Grants	Usa Hockey Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $100K
Foundation	PLAY it Forward Youth Sports Scholarships	Yorkville Youth Athletic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Summer Youth Program Fund Grant	Arizona Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Grant	The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation	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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