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GRANT FUNDING AND RESOURCES

GRANT INFORMATION

Grant opportunities are available by invitation only. We invite you to join our Sports Matter Community to receive email updates on potential grant opportunities, events and other exciting Sports Matter moments. To join, please share your contact information and details here.

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Learn About Our Giving Priorities

Familiarize yourself with the following initiatives to see if your work aligns:

Equipment

The high cost of sports equipment continues to be a significant barrier for many families. On average, families spend $154 per child on sports equipment, but this expense is often a greater burden for low-income families who may struggle to afford the same quality and quantity of gear as higher-income families.***

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Good Sports

Infrastructure

Studies conducted nationwide found low-income and predominantly racial/ethnic minority neighborhoods are more likely to have access to smaller parks and green spaces, compared to higher income and predominantly white neighborhoods.*

LISC

League Costs

Most youth sports are run at the local level by volunteers with minimal budgets. Funding these local programs helps thousands of kids play sports each year.

Eligibility

Registration Fees

The average family pays $139 per child in registration fees to play sports.**

Every Kid Sports

Eligibility Checklist

Review the eligibility checklist to understand if your organization or school would qualify for a Sports Matter grant.

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Resources

*KABOOM!, Review of Studies and Data on Playspace Equity for Children, 2022

**Every Kid Sports

***Project Play