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Youth Sports Grant (Travel and Hosting Events) is sponsored by N. C. Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission.
This fund provides financial support for nonprofessional youth sports teams to attend in-state or out-of-state sporting events, or for organizations to attract state, regional, area, and national sporting events, tournaments, and programs for nonprofessional sporting participant…
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Apply for a Youth Sports Grant | N. C. Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission Apply for a Youth Sports Grant Up to $5,000 in travel funding for nonprofessional youth sports teams to compete in North Carolina, or out-of-state, sporting events.
Apply for up to $25,000 to attract State, regional, area, and national sporting events, tournaments, and programs for nonprofessional youth sporting participants. Ensure that your activities and purchases fall within the guidelines of the grant. Frequently Asked Questions Answers to the most frequently asked questions, including timeline information.
Learn more about grant reporting requirements and acceptable documentation. If your proposal does not align with our guidelines, consider reviewing NC Amateur Sports' youth sports grant. There is a $5,000 cap PER COUNTY for TRAVEL funding only: Check the grant availability map and table below to see if your county has already received the travel funding cap before applying.
The funding cap resets at the end of the fiscal year – if your county has reached its cap for this year please return in July of the next fiscal year. Host Funding Fully Awarded: Please be advised that Host funding has been fully awarded for this fiscal year. Please check back July 1st, 2026 to apply for Fiscal Year 2027 Host funding.
If you need to amend your existing Youth Sports Grant, you may complete and submit an Amendment Form. Please ensure you do not make any changes until the amendment request has been approved by the Commission. Also note that, per our guidelines, we cannot amend grants to include additional funds once a grant has been awarded.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofessional youth sports teams and organizations seeking to compete in or host sporting events in North Carolina or out-of-state. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 (travel) or $25,000 (hosting) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 1, 2026. 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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