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Find similar grantsGame On-Community Places to Play Initiative 2026 is sponsored by The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC. This initiative provides grants for youth sports facility renovation projects.
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Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative Grant | sportanddev Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative Grant Non-profit organization / NGO The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation initiative provides funding and technical assistance to community-rooted organizations working to create and renovate multi-use sports facilities for youth ages 6-24 years old in low-to-moderate income communities.
Game On-Community Places to Play is an initiative of The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC. The initiative provides funding and technical assistance to community-rooted organizations working to create and renovate multi-use sports facilities for youth ages 6-24 years old in low-to-moderate income communities.
Through two funding rounds, Game On has deployed nearly $3 million to build or renovate 35 sports facilities in 28 cities. The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC are launching a third funding round for Game On, with proposals due on August 29, 2025. Proposed projects must be located within the program’s ten target markets.
Special consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate how their capital projects will support youth development programming. The goal is to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local athletic spaces for young people. Grant awards will range from $50,000-$100,000 and will require 1:1 match funding.
Funds will be awarded to outdoor and indoor facilities that enable and demonstrate local community access and usage for all organized youth sports, including but not limited to basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, and volleyball. Youth development program services should include, but are not limited to, life skills workshops, civic engagement and leadership, workforce development, and academic support.
Non-profit community-based organizations leading renovation projects are eligible to apply. This includes schools and local parks and recreation departments that are collaborating with local non-profits. Universities and college campuses are not eligible for this initiative.
Organizations applying must be located and facilitating projects within low-to-moderate income neighborhoods in the program’s ten target markets: The application deadline is August 29, 2025 . Potential applicants are encouraged to check out the recording and presentation slides from LISC’s informational webinar on June 10, 2025. The grantmaking process will run from May to November 2025 .
Key dates include: RFP Informational Webinar: June 10, 2025 Proposal Submission Deadline: August 29, 2025 Proposal Review Process: September 2025 to October 2025 Award Notifications and Announcements: November 2025 Potential applicants may direct questions to [email protected] . https://www. sportanddev.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations dedicated to improving youth sports infrastructure in underserved neighborhoods across the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000–$100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative 2026 is funded by The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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