Grants for Youth Sports

Last updated August 22, 2026

There are currently 792 active grants for youth sports in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Teen Action Lab	The Barack Obama Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nike Community Impact Fund Grant Program	The Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Frances Tiafoe Fund - Individual Player Grants	Usta Foundation Incorporated	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	Dallas Stars Foundation Community Grants	Dallas Stars Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TGJ Shine On Grant	The Community's Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fiesta Bowl Charities Program Grant: Kickoff Grant ( $15,000 )	Arizona Community Foundation	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Henry, Neil and Alison, Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	George C. Felton Memorial Dance Test Fee Fund	Oregon Skating Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Inner City Wrestling Scholarship	United Charitable	Rolling	$1K
State	Athletic Scholarships	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Chuck and Doris Moser Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Abilene	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Patty Foell Scholarship	Atlanta Track Club Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Dan Armstrong Legacy Foundation Grant	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sportsperson of the Year Award	Orange County Youth Sports Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mary Kay Owens Memorial Fund Grant	San Antonio Area Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	LATLC Youth Sports	Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Laurie Baer Olympic Hopeful Grant	Chautauqua Region Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Soccer Across America Grants	South Texas Youth Soccer Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mike James Memorial Scholarship	Southeastern Illinois Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FHCP Youth Recreation Leader Scholarship	Westfield Washington Edu Dev Founda	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Paul Easterling Dixie Youth Scholarship Grant	Central Alabama Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Category V Scholarship (South Dakota High School Rodeo Association State Finals)	Black Hills Stock Show Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship (Big Country Athletic-19) Grant	Community Foundation of Abilene	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Jakob Johnson Fund	Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Usa	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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