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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
Based on current listing details, 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. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (in-kind donations of equipment) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Equipment Grant from Good Sports provides brand-new sports, fitness, and recreation equipment to youth-serving organizations with limited financial resources. The grant reduces barriers to physical activity by donating equipment directly to community programs — helping ensure all children have access to the gear they need to participate. Applications are open to organized sports, fitness, and recreation programs; 501(c)(3) status is not required. Equipment for short-term events such as camps and tournaments is not available, and grants are not awarded to individuals. Recipients pay a 10% administrative fee based on the retail value of the donated equipment (fee scholarships available on a limited basis). No public deadline is listed; organizations should apply on a rolling basis.
RESTORE PLAY LA Recovery Fund is a grant from Good Sports and Under Armour that funds youth sports programs in Los Angeles communities impacted by recent wildfires. The initiative provides essential sports equipment, apparel, uniforms, footwear, and infrastructure — including soccer goals, basketball hoops, and training equipment — to restore access to play for affected children. The program prioritizes neighborhoods most severely impacted by the fires and communities facing the greatest financial challenges in recovery. Eligible recipients are youth sports programs operating in wildfire-affected Los Angeles communities. Under Armour has committed $100,000 in funding and $200,000 in product donations to support this recovery effort.
Equipment Grants is a grant from Good Sports that provides new sports equipment, footwear, and apparel to youth sports programs serving children ages 3 to 18 in high-need communities across all 50 states. Eligible programs must have at least 70% of participants from low-income households. Good Sports partners with top brands, professional sports teams, and foundations to source gear donations. Since 2003, the organization has donated over $132 million in brand-new equipment, reaching more than 10.8 million children, 81% of whom identify as BIPOC. The She Who Plays initiative provides additional support specifically for girls in need. Grant values vary based on program size and equipment needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.
National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This program provides funding for large, complex projects that are difficult to fund by other means and likely to generate national or regional economic, mobility, or safety benefits. Major infrastructure projects, such as new transportation hubs or improved access to remote areas, can have a significant positive impact on tourism.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.