Grants for Youth Sports

Last updated August 23, 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	Minto Donations Grant	Minto Group Inc.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gainbridge Assists Powered by Parity Grant	Gainbridge	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	ODBC Foundation Grants	Old Dominion Boat Club	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Richard "Longy" and Eleanor "Sluggo" Okamoto Kamalii Manaloa Volleyball Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Share Winter Foundation Grants	Share Winter Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NC Ram Football Association Scholarships	Nc Ram Football Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gordon Thornhill Excellence in Youth Foundation Grant	Northern Piedmont Community	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	VSGA Fleming Fund - Junior Girls Golf Camp Grants	Virginia State Golf Association	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Youth Opportunity Scholarships (YOS)	San Leandro Education Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Soccer Shots Applied Health Sciences Scholarship	Messiah University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MAF Community Grant	Multnomah Athletic Foundation	Rolling	$8K – $10K
Foundation	African-American Community Foundation - Robert S. Early, Sr. Memorial Youth Scholarship Grant	The Dayton Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	LHGCL College Scholarship Program	Lake Highlands Girls Classic League	Rolling	$12K – $17K
Foundation	Houston Astros Group Charity Ticket Program Grant	Astros Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Crown Point Youth Baseball Scholarship Grant	Crown Point Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sports Grant	Burlington West Burlington Area	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	RAVE Community Grants	Rave Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Top of the State Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the North	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FedEx St. Jude Championship: Equipment Grant	Pga Tour Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Military Youth Grant (Defending the Blue Line)	Usa Hockey Foundation	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Kim Miller Artistic Swimming Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Greater New	Rolling	$500 – $30K
Foundation	Smart Family Scholarship - Cheerleader	Convoy Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Denton Family Foundation Grant	Denton Family Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Yawkey Foundation: Program and Small Capital Grants - Health Care	Yawkey Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K

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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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