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.

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CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Crown Point Youth Baseball Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Crown Point Youth Baseball Scholarship, administered by…

ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cubs Charities Community Fund Status: Active partnership Partnership Established: 1990 (formerly known as Cubs Care) Geographic Scope: Chicago Focus Areas: - Sports-Based Youth Development, including…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Curtis & Dorothy Young Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary Overview Curtis & Dorothy Young Scholarship Duane Young, a…

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FOUNDATIONINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Program not currently open, but funder hopes to bring it back._ The Arizona Diamondbacks and University of Phoenix are committed to helping Arizona educators provide the best possible…

DALLAS STARS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dallas Stars Foundation Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Stars Foundation Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Dallas Stars Foundation Community Grant Program aims to provide…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dan Armstrong Legacy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Dan Armstrong Legacy Foundation, established in memory…

CHAFFEE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Dan Daly Opportunity Fund Focus Area: Colorado High School wrestling programs Status (2026): Applications open March 1 - April 30 Contact: grants@chaffeecommunity.org or (719) 204-5107

OLYMPIC CLUB FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dan Dillon Fund for Youth Golf Purpose: Memorial fund established in honor of Daniel K. "Dan" Dillon (April 28, 1961 – July 15, 2025) to support youth golf programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dan Trant Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Dan Trant Scholarship Fund,…

VANCOUVER WEST SOCCER CLUB · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dan York Memorial Scholarship Fund Overview: A scholarship fund established in spring 2019 to honor Coach Dan York and his wife Lori, who were instrumental in the youth soccer community for over 25…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Daniel DiSylvester Memorial Soccer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $1,250 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Daniel DiSylvester…

UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Daniel L. Martin Youth Coach of the Year Award Program Overview: Annual recognition award for youth bowling coaches. Geographic Scope: Ohio Contact Information: - Phone: 234.347.0335 - Email:…

Approximately US $75,000
DANIELS FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Daniels Fund Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniels Fund Amount: Approximately US $75,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Daniels Fund Grants Program offers support to nonprofit…

NCHSAA Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dave Harris Award of Excellence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NCHSAA Foundation Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary Overview Dave Harris Award of Excellence The Dave Harris Fund was originally…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

David M Bohr Memorial Baseball Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The David M Bohr Memorial Baseball…

Coral Gables Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

David Ragan Jr. Memorial Golf Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coral Gables Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Dave Ragan Jr. Memorial Golf…

DENTON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Denton Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Denton Family Charitable Foundation Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Denton Family Foundation Grant, established by E. Warren Denton,…

Denver Broncos Foundation · August 15, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Denver Broncos Community Grant Program Funder: Denver Broncos Foundation Geographic Scope: Colorado only Status: Active, accepting applications on quarterly basis Funding Priorities 1. Youth Health…

DETROIT TIGERS FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Detroit Tigers Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc. Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Detroit Tigers Foundation Grant is dedicated to enhancing…

THE DEVTO SUPPORT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Us The mission of the DevTo Support Foundation is to empower disadvantaged youth to become independent, self-sufficient, and productive community members and to enhance the physical,…

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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