Grants for Soccer Fields

Soccer is one of the most widely played sports in the world. Each year, thousands of youngsters participate in organized youth soccer and recreational leagues in the spring and fall. One of the reasons the sport is so widespread is because the sport requires very little equipment. That said, a playing field is one of the most expensive things for a soccer organization to build and maintain. Non-profit organizations can apply for grants for building soccer fields or enhancing existing ones.

  1. U.S. Soccer Foundation Grants

    • Created in 1994, the U.S. Soccer Foundation provides financial support to organizations in all 50 states for the development of soccer fields that offer low-income and at-risk youths the opportunity to participate in soccer programs. Since its inception, the organization has awarded more than $50 million in grants. The U.S. Soccer Federation offers field grants and footprint field grants. The field grants award up to $100,000 to non-profit organizations for construction aspects related to a soccer field. Field grants may be used for field equipment, such as permanent goals and benches, irrigation equipment, lighting, and maintenance equipment.

      Footprint field grants provide financial assistance for synthetic field surfaces. Grants are available for both the construction of synthetic fields or for improvements to existing synthetic fields. Non-profit organizations may be eligible for up to $200,000 in funding for synthetic fields.

      U.S. Soccer Foundation

      1211 Connecticut Avenue, NW

      Suite 500

      Washington, DC 20036

      202-872-9277

      ussoccerfoundation.org

    Soccer Association for Youth Grants

    • The Soccer Association for Youth, a non-profit agency that offers soccer opportunities to youths between the ages of 4 and 18, offers grants to aid Soccer Association for Youth teams. Grants concentrate on growing Soccer Association for Youth programs. Grants may be used for field enhancement. Grant funding is contingent on support from national sponsors. The organization reviews grants depending on merit, and funding is awarded on a case-by-case basis.

      Soccer Association for Youth

      One North Commerce Park Dr.

      Suite 306-320

      Cincinnati, OH 45215

      513-769-3800

      saysoccer.org

    Minnesota Youth Soccer Association Grants

    • Soccer grants also exist at local levels. The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, which aims to advance the sport of soccer for youngsters in Minnesota, is a soccer organization that offers grants to state youth teams in good standing. Grants may be used for field development and field improvements. In 2010, the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association awarded $25,000 in grants to youth soccer teams.

      Minnesota Youth Soccer Association

      11577 Encore Circle

      Minnetonka, MN 55343

      952-933-2384

      mnyouthsoccer.org