What we know about you
- 501(c)(3) public charity, operating since 2018 (6+ years).
- About 180 kids ages 8 to 14: rec soccer, a girls' running club, and a middle-school ultimate frisbee league.
- Yearly budget about $85,000. $40 season fee, with fee waivers for families who need them.
- Serves a lower-income neighborhood near two Walmart stores.
1. Walmart Spark Good Local Grant Strong fit
- Amount
- $250 to $5,000 per store
- Deadline
- Cycle 3 runs Aug 1 to Dec 31, 2026, but Walmart says the last day to submit is Nov 30.
- Why it fits
- You're a 501(c)(3) serving the same area as nearby stores. You can apply to more than one store (one award per store per year).
- What it asks
- A Spark Good account on Walmart.com, verification through Deed, and a short project description with a budget.
- Suggested ask
- $2,500 for spring soccer balls, goals and pinnies at one store, and a similar ask at the second store.
- Link
- walmart.org: Spark Good Local Grants
2. RunSignup 2027 Community Grant Good fit
- Amount
- $10,000 total for 2027, given to one group or split among up to 5
- Deadline
- Nominations due Dec 31, 2026. Winners are announced Jan 31, 2027.
- Why it fits
- It funds nonprofits with an endurance-focused mission, like youth running programs. Your girls' running club fits. Keep the pitch on the running program, not the whole club, since a fundraising race alone doesn't count.
- What it asks
- A nomination form with your EIN. Anyone who knows your program can nominate you.
- Link
- runsignup.com: Community Grant Program
3. USA Ultimate Youth Growth Grant Good fit
- Amount
- $5,000 to $10,000 (up to 3 grants), plus a year of Hello Insight youth surveys
- Deadline
- Letter of intent window is Nov 16 to Dec 7, 2026, 5 PM Eastern. If invited, the full application is due Jan 20, 2027.
- Why it fits
- It's for 501(c)(3)s running regular ultimate for ages 9 to 18. Your middle-school league qualifies. They prefer programs that grow girls' play and reach underserved kids.
- What it asks
- A 1 to 2 page letter of intent: the amount you want, the need, your plan, and how it matches their youth goals. If invited, a full plan with a timeline and budget.
- Link
- usaultimate.org: Youth Growth Grants
Also on your radar
- Good Sports: new equipment, shoes and apparel, rolling applications. You'd qualify because your fee is under $299 and you serve a high-poverty area. Accepted groups pay a shipping fee of 5% of the gear's value. goodsports.org/apply
- Your local community foundation: many have a youth sports or recreation round each winter or spring. We'd check yours and add the date to your calendar.
Next step (only if you want it): We can draft the Spark Good application for a $150 flat fee, or the USA Ultimate letter of intent for $150. You review it and submit it from your own account. We never take a percentage of any award, and no award is guaranteed.