| 2027 Healthy Kids Initiative | Paso del Norte Health Foundation | Supports out-of-school-time and summer programs incorporating outdoor activity, sports, movement, unstructured play, positive youth development, staff training, and curriculum-aligned activities. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, churches, and government entities in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, TX; Doña Ana, Luna, and Otero Counties, NM; and Ciudad Juárez. Programs must serve ages 5-17, recruit at least 100 additional disconnected youth, and offer summer programming. Deadline: Letters of intent are due September 30, 2026. Invited full proposals are due December 10, 2026. | Amount not publicly stated | After School,Physical Education,WSCC,Professional Development |
| 2027 Increasing Access for Girls and Women in Sports Grant | National Recreation and Park Association and Nike | Supports strategies that increase girls' sports participation, recruit and support women coaches, strengthen inclusive youth-sports programming, and build organizational capacity. Ten organizations will be selected to implement a project and participate in an NRPA-led Community of Practice. Eligible applicants are U.S. local government agencies and affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Schools should apply through an eligible community partner. Deadline: 10/23/2026 | $20,000 | Physical Education,After School |
| 2027 Youth Sports Mini-Pitch/Lighting Activation Grant | National Recreation and Park Association and Musco Lighting | Supports U.S. local park and recreation agencies or affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofits working to reduce barriers to youth-sports participation. Funding may support facility activation, youth physical-activity programming, events, partnerships, and infrastructure. Seven awards available. Schools should apply through an eligible community partner. Deadline: 10/23/2026 | $20,000 cash plus $50,000–$100,000 in-kind | Physical Education,After School |
| 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV B) | U.S. Department of Education (administered by state DOEs) | Largest federal funding stream for after school and out of school programs, supports schools, CBOs, parks & rec departments serving high poverty/low performing schools. | Up to $50,000 | Physical Education,After School |
| Action for Healthy Kids, NFL FLAG In School PLAY 60 Champions | Action for Healthy Kids & GENYOUth (NFL FLAG) | District level grants and systemic support for school wellness leaders sustaining active, healthy environments and integrating PLAY 60 / NFL FLAG In School. | Varies | Physical Education |
