United States Soccer Federation
U.S. Soccer (United States Soccer Federation) is the national governing body for soccer in the United States; the official site provides news, national team schedules, governance and member resources. The site also hosts the Soccer Forward / Innovate to Grow grant initiative and resources for coaching, refereeing and participation.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations focused on soccer development, youth soccer associations, or community soccer programs with clear, programmatic needs aligned to U.S. Soccer initiatives.
Good Fit
- • Programs that support youth soccer participation, coaching, refereeing, or community outreach.
- • Geographic presence or partnerships in states where U.S. Soccer has funded projects.
- • Requests for modest program support (typical grants are in the $7.5K–$28K range).
- • Clear linkage to U.S. Soccer initiatives such as COVID-relief or Soccer Forward/Innovate to Grow efforts.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to recipients across eight states, showing a multi-state footprint but with concentration (about 30%) in a single state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows ten distinct independent recipients funded; this indicates a moderate spread of beneficiaries focused on soccer-related organizations in the observed year.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is not available because only one year is observed; a public website and a grant contact email exist but no formal application process was posted, so openness to unfamiliar applicants is plausible but not confirmed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
