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Find similar grantsDick's Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Initiative is sponsored by Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation. Offers equipment donations and grants to youth sports teams in need, prioritizing organizations serving underfunded or minority youth.
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Youth Sports Grants is a grant from the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation that funds organized youth sports programs in underserved communities. The Sports Matter Grant provides between $1,000 and $25,000 to support equipment, registration fees, league costs, and infrastructure for youth athletics. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving youth aged 18 or younger in zip codes with a poverty rate of 15% or higher, or public and charter schools where at least 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Organizations must operate at the local level and directly benefit the communities they serve. Funding is not available for playground projects, fundraisers, or e-sports. Each organization may receive only one Sports Matter Grant per calendar year, and grants are not automatically renewed.
Sports Matter Community Grants is a grant program from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation that funds access to youth sports in underserved communities. The program focuses on removing financial and structural barriers that prevent low-income children from participating in organized sports, with grants supporting nonprofits and schools providing sports programs. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth in zip codes with a poverty rate of 15% or more, or public and charter schools where 40% or more of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Awards range from $1,000 to $25,000. Since 2014, the Sports Matter program has committed over $100 million to youth sports participation across all 50 states.