Musco Sports Lighting & U.S. Soccer Foundation – Soccer Fund (March 31 Deadline)
Funding for Soccer Lighting & Mini-Pitch Projects in Underserved Communities
Organization: U.S. Soccer Foundation & Musco Sports Lighting
Support Type: Charitable grants / in-kind support for sports lighting
Geographic Focus: United States
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
About the Fund
Musco Sports Lighting and the U.S. Soccer Foundation view soccer as a powerful vehicle for social change. Through the Soccer Fund, the partners support lighting and infrastructure projects that expand access to safe, affordable soccer opportunities for children and youth in underserved communities.
The Soccer Fund aligns with the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Safe Places to Play initiative, which focuses on creating high-quality, community-based soccer spaces that promote physical activity, personal development, and community connection.
What This Program Supports
The Soccer Fund provides financial support for soccer lighting and mini-pitch infrastructure projects, including:
- Mini-Pitch System™ installations
- Soccer field lighting projects of all sizes
- New or upgraded lighting that increases access, safety, and hours of play
Projects are reviewed on a rolling basis, with quarterly deadlines.
Funding Details
- Funding supports sports lighting–related project costs
- Project scope and funding level vary based on project size and need
- Applicants must first obtain a budget estimate from Musco Sports Lighting
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the following steps:
- Obtain a budget estimate by contacting a local Musco representative:
https://www.musco.com/soccerfund/ - Submit the Soccer Fund application
- A representative will contact applicants if additional information is needed or if the project is selected for funding
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2026 Application Deadlines
⚠️ This post highlights the March 31, 2026 deadline only.
- March 31, 2026
- June 30, 2026
- September 30, 2026
- December 31, 2026
Eligibility & Ideal Applicants
This opportunity is well suited for:
- Nonprofits, municipalities, school districts, or community organizations
- Projects serving underserved or under-resourced communities
- Organizations seeking to expand safe, accessible soccer facilities
- Applicants able to partner with Musco on project scoping and budgeting
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://ussoccerfoundation.tfaforms.net/4871632
For questions about the Soccer Fund, contact:
Katelyn Cary – katelyn.cary@musco.com
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This program is a strong fit for organizations that:
- Use soccer as a tool for youth development and community engagement
- Need infrastructure funding to increase access and safe play hours
- Serve children and families in underserved communities
- Are planning capital improvements tied specifically to sports lighting or mini-pitch systems
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Rolling with quarterly deadlines
Deadline Featured: March 31, 2026
Funding Focus: Soccer lighting & mini-pitch infrastructure
Best Suited For: Place-based soccer and youth development projects
