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Yawkey Foundation Youth & Amateur Athletics Program is a grant from the Yawkey Foundation that funds youth and amateur athletics initiatives, primarily serving the Boston area. The program provides Program Grants, Small Capital Grants, Strategic Investment Grants, and Transformational Capital Grants across multiple giving categories.
For the Youth & Amateur Athletics category, initial proposals are accepted January 2 through January 23, 2026. Awards vary in amount based on grant type. Eligible applicants are Boston-area nonprofits operating youth sports and amateur athletics programs.
Applicants must submit proposals through the Yawkey Foundation's Blackbaud applicant portal, with a new portal launched May 1, 2025.
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Applicant Portal - Yawkey Foundation As of May 1, 2025, Yawkey Foundation has transitioned to a new Applicant Portal. Yawkey Foundation’s vendor, Blackbaud, will be retiring the previous legacy portal. The new Applicant Portal allows for one account to manage applications across all funders using the same portal, and we hope you will find it user-friendly.
We recommend downloading any files you wish to keep from the retiring legacy portal. Should you experience any technical issues, please contact us at yawkey@yawkey. org .
Program & Small Capital Grant Initial Proposals Youth & Amateur Athletics (January 2, 2026 – January 23, 2026) Education (March 2, 2026 – March 20, 2026) Conservation & Wildlife (March 2, 2026 – March 20, 2026) Human Services (June 1, 2026 – June 19, 2026) Arts & Culture (September 1, 2026 – September 18, 2026) Health Care (September 1, 2026 – September 18, 2026) Submit Education Initial Proposal Submit Conservation and wildlife Initial Proposal Strategic Investment Grant Initial Proposals There are two submission periods for Initial Proposals for Strategic Investment Grants, applicable to all Yawkey Foundation Area of Giving categories: January 2 – January 23, 2026 Submit Strategic Investment Initial Proposal Transformational Capital Grant Initial Proposals Submit Transformational Capital Initial Proposal
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Boston-area nonprofits operating youth sports programs. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies 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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