Lindy Infante Foundation

Central Ohio Youth Sports Nonprofit Organization Grants

Who can apply: The request must support youth sports programs and activities in Central Ohio/Greater Columbus. Applicants must generally be 501(c)(3) public charities, provide structured sports activities for youth ages 6-17, operate programs in the Greater Columbus area, be in good standing with the Ohio Department of Taxation, and maintain a written child-safety policy. Organizations may not discriminate in program delivery. Funding cannot be used for travel outside Ohio, land purchase, debt recovery or debt liability, endowments, sponsorships, religious purposes, political campaigns or candidates, or legislative/election influence.

Nonprofit Organization Grants (General Nonprofit Application)

Who can apply: Applicants must generally be 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing with the Ohio Department of Taxation; provide structured sports activities for youth ages 6-17 in the Greater Columbus area; maintain a written child-safety policy; and not discriminate in delivering programs or services. Funding may not support travel outside Ohio, land purchases, debt recovery, endowments, sponsorships, religious purposes, political activities, or discriminatory organizations. Capital projects are generally restricted unless essential to a Foundation-supported sports program or initiative.

Deadline: The grant cycle opens twice a year in May and December. Applications or LOIs are accepted on an ongoing, year-round basis; grant decisions are made monthly and typically take about 60 days.