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In-Kind Youth Sports Equipment Grant is a grant from Good Sports that funds organized youth sports, fitness, and recreation programs with donated athletic equipment. The program provides in-kind donations rather than cash and covers a wide range of sports and physical activity gear. Eligible applicants are organized programs serving youth; 501(c)3 status is not required.
Grants are not available for individuals or for short-term events such as camps and tournaments. Recipients pay a 10% administrative fee on the retail value of donated equipment. Grantees must complete an evaluation form after receiving equipment.
Organizations may submit only one application and must complete all required questions.
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Grant Information | Good Sports Thank you for your interest in applying for a Good Sports equipment grant. Equipment for short-term events such as camps and tournaments is not available. Grants are not available for individuals.
Grants are only available for organized sports, fitness and/or recreation programs. 501(c)3 status is not required to apply for equipment.
Incomplete applications will not be considered—all questions must be answered Please submit only one application per organization Estimates on demographics and budgets may be used where specific data is not available We highly recommend you review the Application Guidelines before moving forward to give your organization the best chance to receive an equipment grant You will be required to complete a release form An administrative fee of 10% of the equipment’s retail value must be submitted along with the release form (e.g., an organization receiving a donation of $1,500 worth of equipment is subject to a $150 administrative fee) This fee helps to defray the shipping, handling, and administrative costs of making the equipment donation.
Administrative fee scholarships are very limited and available on a case-by-case basis You will be required to complete an evaluation form to help Good Sports understand the impact of the equipment donation on your program. Failure to complete an evaluation form will make your program ineligible for equipment donations in the future.
You may be asked to coordinate site visits with Good Sports staff for more in-depth interviews/evaluations
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Serving youth aged 3-18 in high poverty areas and ensuring access to physical activity. Organizations must also adhere to specific requirements, including shipping fees and evaluations after each donation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
In-Kind Youth Sports Equipment Grant is funded by Good Sports. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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