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Youth Sports in Parks and Recreation Initiative (through partnerships with ESPN, Musco Lighting, Nike and GameChanger) is sponsored by National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). These grants support park and recreation agencies to implement activities from NRPA's Youth Sports Framework, expanding opportunities for high-quality sports for all youth.
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NRPA Awards 68 Grants to Transform Youth Sports Landscape | National Recreation and Park Association The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading supporter for parks and recreation, is catalyzing the power of parks and recreation to ensure more young people have access to quality sports experiences.
Across the country, park and recreation agencies provide youth sports programs that offer far-reaching benefits beyond physical activity. These programs promote physical and mental health, build confidence and foster meaningful connections.
Through the Youth Sports in Parks and Recreation initiative and partnerships with industry leaders, such as ESPN, Musco Lighting, Nike and the Susan Crown Exchange, NRPA is expanding high-quality sports opportunities for all. Opportunities to participate in youth sports are not always equal, and access can be limited for many.
As one of the largest providers of out-of-school programs, serving more than 40 million youth annually, parks and recreation is well-positioned to expand opportunities in sports. To support this effort, NRPA recently awarded grants totaling nearly $1 million to 68 agencies across 33 states to help transform the youth sports landscape.
These grants will provide funding and training to agencies to implement strategies from NRPA’s new Youth Sports Framework, which outlines key pathways to increasing access to sports for all.
Learn more about Youth Sports in Parks and Recreation Grants awarded to agencies at each of the links below: By 2029, develop, disseminate and advance NRPA’s Youth Sports Framework to achieve a 10 percent increase in key youth sports strategies to reduce obstacles and expand the reach and impact of youth sports programs in parks and recreation.
By 2029, provide direct support through funding and training to 150 agencies and train 45,000 coaches to improve outcomes in under-resourced communities through the power of sports. By 2029, increase the percentage of youth participating in and benefiting from organized youth sports opportunities in parks and recreation by 10 percent nationally. For more info on NRPA’s Youth Sports Initiative, click here.
For more info on NRPA, visit nrpa. org . About the National Recreation and Park Association The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation.
With more than 60,000 members, NRPA advances this mission by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals and supporters — the catalysts for positive change in service of parks for all, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. For more information, visit nrpa. org .
For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation , visit parksandrecreation. org.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Park and recreation agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Youth Sports in Parks and Recreation Initiative (through partnerships with ESPN, Musco Lighting, Nike and GameChanger) is funded by National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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