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	Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grant	Max and Helen Guernsey	Rolling	$1K – $35K
Foundation	DJ Frandsen Men's Basketball Memorial Scholarship at Santa Clara University	19 for Life Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Telluride Foundation: Community Grants	Telluride Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rugby Scholarship	Faith Family Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Diversity Grant Program - Community Impact Grant	Us Lacrosse Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Jordan Jenkins Memorial Scholarship	Norwell High School Boosters Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Greg Legg NEPA Diamond Scholarship Grant	Scranton Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The NRA Foundation: Iowa Grants	Nra Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	PIF Funded Grants (Community Organizations)	Pitcch in Foundation Inc	Rolling	$4K – $50K
Foundation	PCCF: Youth United Grant	Park City Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The NRA Foundation: Kansas Grants	Nra Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant	Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mark Ishii Memorial Award for Sportsmanship	South Bay F O R	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Proactive Grants	The Weld Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alex Valow Memorial Referee Training Award	Garden Empire Volleyball Association	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Humboldt Soccer Fund Grant	Humboldt Area Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Get Out & Play and ACTiV8 Partial Scholarship (Combined Application)	Youth Winter Sports Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation Grant Program	MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Martin, Lucas Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Richard Clark Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Muskingum County Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cochran Family Youth Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of the Northern	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Masonry's B.E.S.T. Grant (Building Emotional, Social and Thinking Skills)	Michigan Masonic Charitable	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ultimate Starter Kit Grants	Ultimate Players Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Corky Kress Golf Scholarship Grant	Quad Cities Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K

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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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