Youth Sports Enhancement Grant

The purpose of the Orange County Youth Sports Enhancement Grant Program is to provide financial support to qualified, volunteer organizations that operate youth sports programs, are open to the public, and do not require participants to meet exclusionary qualifications.

Orange County intends to award this grant on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible 501c3 youth sports programs to build character, enhance physical fitness, and provide mentoring and guidance to Orange County’s youth.

Orange County Neighborhood Services Division administers funds through the Youth Sports Enhancement Grant Program. Funds are awarded to qualified volunteer organizations operating youth sports leagues on public or private properties that provide public accommodations and are located in Orange County (County-owned properties are not eligible). These funds must be used to assist with capital improvement projects (“CIP”). Organizations subject to a maintenance agreement with a municipality do not qualify for funding.

Examples of qualifying CIP and equipment purchases:

• Turf repair or upgrade
• Fencing
• Concession stands
• Bathroom building repair or upgrade
• Field lighting
• Mowers/field dressing equipment

Youth Sports Enhancement Guidelines and Application

Apply Now for Next Fiscal Year. First come, First served.

• 1st Quarter deadline: September 12, 2025
• 2nd Quarter deadline: January 8, 2026
• 3rd Quarter deadline: April 9, 2026

For information, please contact:

Ian Baker, Grants Program Coordinator, at 407-836-4261 or Ian.Baker@ocfl.net