National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Musco Lighting
2027 Youth Sports Mini Pitch/Lighting Activation Grant
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Oct 23, 2026 · 12 days left
- Award size
- Up to $20K
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- City or town government, County government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
How this fits you
- Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Only 12 days left to apply
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About this grant
Seven park agencies win a $20,000 grant to grow youth sports. They also get a lighting system or mini-pitch worth $50,000 to $100,000. Applications are due October 23, 2026.
Official notice: https://nrpa-grants.secure-platform.com/a · Printed from grantme.click/grants/9e49fb7f-70b8-4636-bd6b-b62db3a97d88
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- Oct2
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Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Oct16
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Oct20
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Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Oct23
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