Grants Available for Renovation and Creation of Multi-Use Youth Sport Spaces From DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC

Monday, July 29th, 2024 -- 11:00 AM

Game On-Community Places to Play is an initiative of The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC.

The initiative provides funding and technical assistance to community-rooted organizations working to create and renovate multi-use youth sport spaces for youth ages 6-24 years old in under-resourced communities across the country.

Special consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate how their capital projects will support youth development programming. The goal is to improve the quality, safety and accessibility of local athletic spaces for young people.

Grant awards will range from $50,000-$100,000 and will require 1:1 match funding. Funds will be awarded to outdoor and indoor facilities that enable and demonstrate local community access and usage for all organized youth sports, including but not limited to basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse and volleyball.

Youth development program services should include, but are not limited to, life skills workshops, civic engagement and leadership, workforce development and academic support.

Non-profit community-based organizations leading renovation projects are eligible to apply. This includes schools and local parks and recreation departments that are collaborating with local non-profits. Universities and college campuses are not eligible for this initiative.

Interested organizations should carefully review the Request for Proposals (RFP), which outlines eligibility and selection criteria. The application deadline is September 5, 2024. The grantmaking process will run to November 2024.

Key dates include:

• Proposal Submission Deadline: September 5, 2024;
• Proposal Review Process: September 2024 to October 2024;
• Award Notifications and Announcements: November 2024.

Potential applicants may direct questions to [email protected]. 

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.