Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation

Grant for Youth Athletic Organizations

$250–$3,000

Amount

Cash

Oct 6, 2026

Deadline

3 weeks left

Illinois

Geography

Local

Grant

Type

Foundation

Sports & Recreation
Youth & Family Services

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About this grant

Supports youth athletic organizations that help young people ages 5–18 develop teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and a lifelong love of sports. Funding can be used for equipment, uniforms, facility improvements, registration scholarships, coaching education, program expansion, and tournament participation. Projects must directly benefit youth athletes within the Mattoon community.

What you get

Grant awards ranging from $250 to $3,000

How to apply

Organization's mission statement
Project description
Project timeline
Number of athletes impacted
Itemized budget
Supporting documentation such as quotes, estimates, invoices, or receipts

Eligibility

Must be a nonprofit organization, school district, park district, or recognized youth sports organization
Must serve youth ages 5–18 within the Mattoon community
Must demonstrate sound financial management
May submit only one application during the grant cycle
Projects must directly benefit youth athletes in the Mattoon community
Projects must align with the Fund's mission of expanding and improving local athletic opportunities

The funder

Cultivating philanthropy to build better communities.

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