The Local Initiatives Support Corporation is accepting applications for its Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative.
Donor Name: Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The goal is to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local athletic spaces for young people. Funds will be awarded to outdoor and indoor facilities that enable and demonstrate local community access and usage for all organized youth sports, including but not limited to basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, and volleyball.
Funding Information
Grant awards will range from $50,000-$100,000 and will require 1:1 match funding.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative, organizations applying for grant funds must meet all the criteria listed below:
- Be a non-profit community-based organization, elementary, middle, or high school serving a neighborhood consisting primarily of low and moderate-income families and individuals. Please note:
- Schools must demonstrate the ability of the community to also utilize the facility.
- Universities and college campuses are not eligible to apply and will not be considered for funding.
- Have at least one-full time staff (all-volunteer organizations will not be considered)
- Be in existence for at least three years
- Have a proven history in real estate development and/or parks programming.
- Have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status/school tax exempt status.
- Located within the U.S states only, territories are not eligible.
For more information, visit LISC.
