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DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Grants

The DICK'S Sporting Goods FoundationNo deadline listed

Summary

Youth sports nonprofits in high-poverty zip codes and high-need public or charter schools can join the DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Community to be invited to apply for youth sports grants. Grants are invitation-only and amounts are not published.

About this grant

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matter program funds organized youth sports for under-resourced nonprofits, schools and community teams. Grants are by invitation only, but eligible organizations can join the Sports Matter Community through an online form to be considered for invitations. Award amounts are not published.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments
  • Other applicants (see eligibility)

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Grants are by invitation only; eligible organizations join the Sports Matter Community through the online form to be considered for invitations

Organized sports for youth 18 and under

U.S. 501(c)(3) in a zip code with a poverty rate of 15% or more, or a public or charter school where at least 50% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch

Operates locally (or is an affiliate that directly benefits the local service area); funds must support youth play, not playgrounds, fundraisers or e-sports

One grant per organization per calendar year; not eligible: private schools, religious organizations, for-profits, political groups, individuals, 501(c)(4), (c)(6) and (c)(19) organizations, or pending 501(c)(3)s

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Youth
  • Health
  • Community development

Money can be used for

  • Equipment
  • Operating support

Set-asides

  • Low income

Program contact

info@sportsmatter.org

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