Grants for Youth Soccer

Youth soccer teams and leagues rely on outside funding to help offset the costs of running their programs. With the economic downturn, families and teams find it hard to afford all of the equipment and secure the funds necessary to keep the programs going. Various soccer foundations and associations as well as local community and corporate foundations provide grants to youth sports groups.

  1. U.S. Youth Soccer

    • U.S. Youth Soccer offers three grant programs for soccer clubs, organizations and nonprofits. The Recreation Grants Program was created to enhance U.S. Youth Soccer State Associations and other member organizations. This program supplies funds to maintain and expand established programs. Organizations or groups must have been in existence for at least three years to be eligible to apply. Soccer Across America Grants are awarded to groups and organizations looking to establish a soccer program for under-served youth across the United States. This grant program was created to bring soccer clubs and sports to low-income areas or areas not currently served by another soccer club or organization. The TOPSoccer Grant program serves to bring soccer programs and events for people with disabilities. Grant amounts and deadlines vary annually.

      U.S. Youth Soccer

      9220 World Cup Way

      Frisco, TX 75034

      800-416-2237

      usyouthsoccer.org

    U.S. Soccer Foundation

    • The U.S. Soccer Foundation awards grants to teams, clubs, schools and nonprofits through two grant programs. Program Grants are provided to develop soccer programs in low-income areas or for disadvantaged youth. Grant funds may be used to purchase player equipment, team equipment, uniforms, travel costs, etc. Grant awards for this program will not exceed $100,000. Field grants are provided for field maintenance, irrigation and development. Up to $100,000 is provided for renovations or improvements, field equipment or maintenance equipment. Up to $200,000 is provided for installation or upgrading of a synthetic field. Grant deadlines vary annually.

      U.S. Soccer Foundation

      1211 Connecticut Avenue, NW

      Suite 500

      Washington, DC 20036

      202-872-9277

      ussoccerfoundation.org

    Soccer Association for Youth: SAY Soccer

    • The Soccer Association for Youth, or SAY Soccer, is a nonprofit organization that provides grants for recreational youth activities. New or existing clubs that register players ages 4 through 18 for the SAY Soccer leagues are eligible to apply for grants. Grant funds may be used to purchase uniforms, player equipment, field safety equipment, first aid kits, coaches training, registration fees, etc. Funds may not be used for office equipment, tournament fees, travel costs, speakers or food costs. Deadlines and grant amounts vary annually.

      Soccer Association for Youth, USA

      One North Commerce Park Drive

      Suite 306-320

      Cincinnati, OH 45215

      513-769-3800

      saysoccer.org