The MOVE Fund Grant Opportunity

About the opportunity

The MOVE Fund is a five-year pooled funding initiative designed to champion equal access to sports and play for all youth across the U.S. It supports regional and local efforts to advance collective action and systems change, addressing a fragmented and inequitable youth sports ecosystem where 70% of kids drop out by age 13. The fund invests in coalitions and collectives that advocate for public and private investment in sport and play, build the capacity of sport-based youth development organizations, and create equitable, positive, and inclusive local sports systems. Grants range between $40,000 and $150,000 and span two years in length, empowering communities, schools, recreation departments, and local leaders.

Funding and benefits

• Two-year grants ranging between $40,000 and $150,000.

Who can apply?

• Open to coalitions and collectives that include local leaders, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Coalitions and collaboratives must apply through one lead organization that holds a 501(c)(3) nonprofit status designation.
• Must be actively advocating for public and private investment in sport and play, building capacity of direct service sport-based youth development organizations, or creating an equitable, positive, and inclusive local sports system.
• Coalitions funded in 2025 are not eligible for consideration for funding this year.

When to apply

• Informational webinar held on September 2 at 10:30 AM PST.
• Grant applications are accepted until September 16, 2026.

How to apply

• Review the RFP for funding details.
• Prepare the application through the designated lead organization with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
• Submit the application online using code "MF2026" to access the MOVE Fund application.

Additional information

• Only one application per collaborative/collective can be submitted.
• For more information, contact grants@playequityfund.org or dflynn@chjs.org.