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National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Musco Lighting

2027 Youth Sports Mini Pitch/Lighting Activation Grant

Open

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 Hamilton 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.

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Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Oct2
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment (already past: do it now)
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Oct16
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Oct20
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Oct23
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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