Sports and Recreation Grants for September

September brings a mix of deadlines for nonprofits working in youth sports, outdoor recreation, and adaptive athletics. Some windows are tight, others are rolling, but all of them are worth a closer look if your organization is serving young people or communities who face barriers to play and movement.

Suffolk Community Foundation: Grant for Community Sports Nonprofits and Voluntary Groups

Suffolk Community Foundation is funding grassroots sports projects that open doors for people facing barriers due to disability, isolation, or disadvantage. They're looking for registered charities and community groups in Suffolk that want to increase participation at the local level. The grant tops out at $2,000 and the deadline is September 7. Apply here

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation: Grant for Youth Outdoor Recreation Programs in Utah

If you're in Utah and working with kids ages 6 to 18, this one is worth your time. The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation funds high-quality outdoor learning experiences through the UCORE and Outdoor Classroom Grant programs. They support nonprofits, schools, local governments, and tribal governments that teach physical skills and build outdoor recreation into a healthy lifestyle. Grants go up to $15,000 and the deadline is September 21. Apply here

South Carolina Tennis Foundation: Grant for Youth Tennis and Adaptive Sports Nonprofits

The South Carolina Tennis Foundation has a rolling deadline, so you can apply anytime. They fund programs that bring tennis and adaptive sports to underserved youth and individuals with physical or intellectual challenges across South Carolina. That includes adaptive tennis, wheelchair tennis, school programs, and diversity initiatives. Funding covers instructor salaries, equipment, court fees, and other program costs. Grants are up to $3,000. Apply here

Nike: Grant for Youth Sports and Physical Activity Nonprofits

Nike funds youth sports and physical activity programs in the Portland, Oregon metro area and Clark County, Washington. They support direct participation programs, coach training, capacity building, and events that teach sports skills. Priority goes to organizations serving underrepresented and low-income youth. This is a rolling deadline with no set award amount. Apply here

Sports Fun(d): Grant for Youth Sports Nonprofits

Sports Fun(d) has a rolling deadline and supports nonprofits expanding existing youth sports programs or launching new ones for young people from marginalized neighborhoods. Both established organizations and individuals affiliated with a 501(c)(3) can apply. The goal is to increase access to sports for underserved youth. Apply here

Montana Youth Sports Association: Grant for Youth Sports Nonprofits

If you're in Montana and supporting competitive youth sports, the Montana Youth Sports Association funds teams and individual athletes. You'll need to be affiliated with a 501(c)(3) organization, and the activity has to happen within a 12-month rolling window. This is a rolling deadline with no set award amount. Apply here

The month ahead has real opportunities to strengthen your relationships with funders who care about the same kids and communities you do. If there's a funder relationship you're trying to build in the sports and recreation space, reply and let us know. Funding Findr is here to help you stay close to the ones that matter.

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