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Women's Sports Foundation (with ESPN)

Sports 4 Life grants (girls' sports programs, ages 11 to 18)

Grants for structured sports programs for girls ages 11 to 18. Money can pay for coaching, curriculum, equipment, uniforms, transportation, facility rental and tournaments.

Amount
Not posted per grant (a minimum of $430,000 in total awarded in 2026)
Can a for-profit school apply?
✕No: for-profit schools excluded
Deadline
Closed
Who this fits
Private school · MicroschoolNon-profit schools are named. Must serve girls ages 11 to 18 and be able to keep the program going after the grant ends.✓Religious schools: yes, not for religious activities
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on womenssportsfoundation.org
See the funder’s page↗(opens womenssportsfoundation.org in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Typical grant size
  • ?2027 open and close dates

What to do now

  1. Step 1: Email to be notified when the 2027 cycle opens
  2. Step 2: Register in Foundant GLM when it opens
  3. Step 3: Submit the letter of intent
  4. Step 4: If invited, submit the full grant application

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“In general, the applicant should be a non-profit school, parks and recreation department, non-profit organization or an amateur sports league.”
In the funder’s own words, from womenssportsfoundation.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.
  • Non-profit school or organization
  • Structured sports programming for girls ages 11 to 18
  • Plan to keep funding the program after the grant
  • Use the free We Play Interactive curriculum
  • Girl participant surveys, final report, possible site visit

Timing

2026 application is closed. 2027 dates not posted; email APeltier@WomensSportsFoundation.org with 'Sports 4 Life' in the subject to be told when it opens. Two steps: letter of intent, then invited full application.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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