LSF Grant Program
The Lewis Sports Foundation (LSF) grant program is designed to promote youth education, extra-curricular activity, and sport in Minnesota and nationwide. The program was developed to support teachers, coaches, administrators, groups, teams, organizations or youth services. The goal is to alleviate the financial burdens associated with participating in or managing the participation of youth in extra-curricular activity and sport. Grant distributions range from $100-$1,000.
April 16, 2024 -
Due to the significant number of grant and scholarship requests that we have received to date in 2024, LSF is suspending funding until further notice.
The Lewis Sports Foundation appreciates the overwhelming interest in our funding programs. We are excited that we can make an impact supporting various families and communities in the state of Minnesota and Nationally.
Scholarship and Grant Committee
As a standard practice, LSF provides grants for:
Team and organizational entry fees to competition or events
Recreational events
Athletic Associations
Non-fundraising sporting events
Programs that support youth physical activity and sport participation
Equipment and supplies
Academic curriculums that involve health and/or physical activity as their topics
Other interests that are under the discretion of the Board of Directors
Deadlines for the submission of all information for grants are January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. The number and size of grants allocated each year depends on the budgeted allotment, the number of applications received and the amount of funding requested. Allow 2-4 weeks from the information deadline for a decision on your funding request. (LSF sports camps and events are reviewed on separate timelines). The recipient will be notified by email or postal mail as soon as the request for funding has been determined.
If you are awarded funding, your project or event must be completed within 12 months of the grant. Funding renewals are not automatic and cannot be guaranteed. If you are applying for a funding renewal, you must submit a report of the final results from the prior grant with your new funding request. Grants are awarded only once to each applicant. Incomplete funding requests will be returned and will not be considered for funding until complete.
