School Sports Grants
Removing financial barriers to school sports.
Sports in Schools partners directly with athletic directors, coaches, and schools across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to help provide the equipment, uniforms, and resources students need to participate and thrive in school-sponsored athletics.
Program, Equipment & Uniform Grants: Supporting school programs with awards up to $2,500, prioritizing uniforms and materials that enable participation.
Individual Athlete Grant: For gear or uniforms needed for school sports, up to $200 per athlete.
How It Works
From application to delivery, Sports in Schools works directly with school partners to turn identified needs into meaningful resources.
Apply
Schools submit a grant application during the appropriate seasonal application window, sharing their program needs, priorities, and requested items.
Review
Sports in Schools reviews each application for eligibility, demonstrated need, available funding, and alignment with our mission and funding priorities.
Award
Selected schools are notified of their grant award and work with Sports in Schools to confirm approved items, quantities, sizing, and fulfillment details.
Purchase & Fulfill
Sports in Schools works directly with vendors and partners to purchase approved equipment, uniforms, and resources on behalf of each school.
Deliver & Connect
Resources are delivered to our school partners, creating opportunities to connect with and celebrate the students and communities our grants support.
A Note About Grant Awards
Sports in Schools provides grants through the direct purchase of approved equipment, uniforms, and resources. Grant awards are not distributed as checks, reimbursements, or other direct payments to schools or individuals.
Grant Application Schedule
Sports in Schools offers three annual grant cycles designed to provide schools and individual athletes with uniforms & equipment before the start of their athletic season. Schools and athletes are encouraged to apply during the cycle that corresponds with the season in which support is needed.
Important Application Update
Winter 2026–27 Application Extension
Applications are now open for school athletic programs and individual student-athletes participating in the 2026–27 Winter Sports Season.
As Sports in Schools transitions to our new seasonal grant application cycles, the Winter Sports application deadline has been extended through October 31, 2026.
Approved awards are expected to require approximately 4–6 weeks for purchasing and fulfillment following approval. Applicants are encouraged to consider this timeline when submitting requests for their upcoming season.
| Season | Applications Open | Application Deadline | Award Decisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Sports | May 1 | June 15 | Early July |
| Winter Sports | July 1 | August 15 | Early September |
| Spring Sports | November 1 | December 15 | Early January |
Need Support Outside These Dates?
We understand that needs can arise outside of our regular grant cycles. Sports in Schools may consider off-cycle requests based on available funding and organizational capacity. To inquire, please contact our Director of Programs & Impact at lindsey@sportsinschools.org.
Important: Applying does not guarantee funding. Applications are reviewed based on eligibility, demonstrated need, available funding, and alignment with Sports in Schools' mission and funding priorities.
Is Your Program Eligible?
Sports in Schools supports school-based athletic programs serving young people across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Before applying, please confirm that your request meets the following requirements:
✓ Located within our service area
Your school or program must serve students in King, Pierce, or Snohomish County.
✓ School-sponsored athletics
Funding is intended to support school-based athletic teams and programs.
✓ Student-centered request
Requested items must directly support student participation, access, safety, or the athletic experience.
✓ Specific, identifiable need
Applications should include the equipment, uniforms, or resources being requested, along with quantities, sizing, estimated costs, and priorities when available.
✓ Able to participate in SIS fulfillment
Schools must be willing to work with Sports in Schools on purchasing, vendor coordination, delivery, and other fulfillment requirements.
$1.2M+
in resources provided to schools and students
30k+
student-athletes supported since 2009
600+
Gx athletes through Girls Leadership programming