NRPA's Online Grant Opportunities Portal

Current NRPA Grant Opportunities: 

2027 Youth Sports Mini Pitch/Lighting Activation Grant

Supported by Musco Lighting, NRPA will award seven park and recreation agencies a $50,000 to $100,000 in-kind infrastructure donation through either a lighting system or Mini-Pitch™ installation, along with a $20,000 cash grant to activate the space and expand youth sports opportunities. Funding will support efforts to address challenges to participation, increase access to youth sports, and improve the quality of sports experiences for youth in local communities. Applications are due October 23, 2026.

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2027 Increasing Access for Girls and Women in Sports Grant 

Made possible by support from Nike, NRPA is funding ten organizations to implement activities that increase access to sports for girls and engage women in coaching. Agencies receive $20,000 to implement their project and participate in an NRPA-led Community of Practice, which provides education and networking opportunities focused on increasing access to sport, especially for girls. Applications are due by October 23, 2026. 

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National Girls and Woman in Sports Day Microgrant

In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, NRPA is supporting five organizations with microgrants to host events that welcome girls and women into their sports ecosystem, thanks to funding support from Nike. Participating agencies receive $5,000 to plan and deliver a February 2027 event reaching at least 25 girls, using girl-centered coaching practices and intentional outreach. Applications are due by October 23, 2026. 

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