Booster Club Grant Opportunities

Where to Find Grants for Your Booster Club

Running a booster club is a rewarding yet financially demanding role. Whether supporting athletic teams, band programs, or academic initiatives, securing funding is essential. Fortunately, booster clubs can access grants from various sources, including community foundations, corporate sponsors, and government programs.

Grants provide a reliable funding stream to help cover equipment, travel, scholarships, and facility upgrades. By leveraging available grant opportunities, your booster club can alleviate financial stress and focus on enriching student experiences.

Comprehensive List of Booster Club Grants

Local and State Grants

Every U.S. state has grant programs for booster clubs, often through community foundations, education departments, and local governments. To find grants in your state, try these search phrases on Google:

• "[Your State] community foundation grants"
• "[Your State] education department grants"
• "[Your City or County] nonprofit grants"
• "[Your State] youth sports grants"

Alternatively, visit the Community Foundation Locator to find funding opportunities in your area.

Corporate and Business Grants

• Walmart Community Grant Program – Up to $5,000 annually.
• Target Field Trip Grants – Funds educational trips for K-12 students.
• Nike Community Impact Fund – Supports youth sports and wellness programs.
• Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation – Grants for youth sports teams.
• Bank of America Charitable Foundation – Supports community programs.
• Coca-Cola Foundation – Funds education and youth programs.
• State Farm Grants – Supports education and community enrichment programs.
• T-Mobile Hometown Grants – Provides up to $50,000 for community projects in small towns across the U.S.

National Foundations and Nonprofits

• Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant – Supports school improvement projects.
• The Skatepark Project – Funds youth sports and recreation projects (formerly Tony Hawk Foundation).
• The NFL Foundation – Provides grants for youth sports programs.
• USA Lacrosse Grants – Offers funding for lacrosse teams and programs.
• US Soccer Foundation Grants – Supports youth soccer initiatives.
• MLSE Foundation – Provides funding for youth sports and community programs.
• The Grant Plant – Offers grant research and proposal writing for nonprofits.
• America’s Promise Alliance – Grants supporting youth education and enrichment.

Online Grant Databases

• GetEdFunding – Free database of grants for educators and schools.
• FundsNet Services – Lists funding opportunities for nonprofits and community organizations.
• Grant Watch – Tracks current grant opportunities across sectors and locations.
• Foundation Center by Candid – Search for private and corporate grants.
• Instrumentl – A paid service that curates grants for nonprofits.
• Foundation Search – A subscription-based tool for finding foundation funding in the U.S. and Canada.
• Foundation Directory Online – Offers detailed profiles of U.S. grantmakers and their funding history.
• Grants.gov – The official U.S. government grant database.