Program Overview

The Fields Project Mini Grant Program provides funding to school PTAs/PTOs in our direct service area for projects that improve, enhance, or create outdoor sports and recreation fields for students and the broader community.

The purpose of this grant is to support safe, accessible, and engaging outdoor environments where students can play, exercise, and connect with their peers. Funding may be used for soccer or futsal field improvements, equipment, infrastructure enhancements, and other projects that expand opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Priority consideration will be given to schools serving communities with limited access to quality playing fields, higher rates of economic hardship, or fewer opportunities for youth sports and outdoor activity. 

What We Fund

Examples of eligible projects include:

• Field restoration and improvement projects

• Installation of irrigation systems

• Turf repair and reseeding

• Goal posts, backstops, and field equipment

• Accessibility improvements such as pathways and seating

• Field lining and marking equipment

• Development of new fields or futsal courts on school grounds

• Community volunteer field improvement days with associated project costs

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide:

• Project Description

  • What field improvement or outdoor recreation project is being proposed?

  • How will the project improve access to outdoor recreation or sports?

• Project Budget

  • Detailed description of anticipated expenses.

• Identification of any matching funds, volunteer contributions, or donated materials.

• Timeline

  • Expected start and completion dates.

• Sustainability

  • How will the field or improvement be maintained after the project is completed?

Reporting Requirements

Grant recipients will submit a brief final report that includes:

• Description of completed work

• Number of students served

• Photos of the project before and after completion

• Summary of expenditures

Funding Amounts

The Field Mini Grant Program will award grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per project.

Applicants may request funding within this range based on the scope and needs of their proposed project. Requests should be reasonable, well-supported by the project budget, and directly tied to eligible field improvement or outdoor recreation expenses.

Funding may be awarded in full or in part at the discretion of the board of directors. PTAs/PTOs are encouraged to leverage volunteer labor, donated materials, community partnerships, and other funding sources whenever possible to maximize the impact of grant dollars. Projects of all sizes are encouraged to apply. 

Applications will be open starting July 6, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (or until all project funding has been disbursed). 

Schools in our Service Area

The following K-8 schools are included in our service area: 

• Rosa Parks Elementary

• Astor K-8

• Chief Joseph Elementary

• Cesar Chavez K-8

• James John Elementary

• Sitton Elementary 

• Ockley Green Middle School

• George Middle School 

• Woodlawn Elementary

• Beach Elementary

• Peninsula Elementary 

How to Apply

Applications for the Field Mini Grant Program must be submitted through the online application form below.

Application Review Process

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed by the Board of Directors on a monthly basis.

The Board of Directors will evaluate applications based on demonstrated need, project feasibility, alignment with grant priorities, and the potential for long-term benefit to the school community.

Applicants will be notified of funding decisions following the monthly review meeting. 

Fields Mini Grant Application Form: