Sports 4 Life
Forecasted
Sports 4 Life, from the Women's Sports Foundation, funds research-based sports programs that promote health, leadership, and development for girls ages 11–18 in underserved communities.
Funder: Women's Sports Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Minimum total funding of $430,000 annually; typical awards support multiple organizations for one-year projects.
Summary: Supports structured sports programs that promote health, leadership, and development for girls ages 11–18 in underserved communities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Sports 4 Life initiative, led by the Women's Sports Foundation in partnership with ESPN, aims to increase access to and participation in sports for girls ages 11–18 from underserved communities, especially girls of color. The program provides grants, capacity-building, and leadership training to organizations that deliver structured sports programming. It seeks to address disparities in sports access and foster lifelong benefits such as improved health, self-esteem, academic achievement, and leadership skills.
