MYAS Community Impact Fund

Fall 2026 Association Scholarship Applications

The MYAS Community Impact Fund extends our mission to elevate youth sports across Minnesota by fostering opportunities that empower both young athletes and the communities dedicated to their growth.

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On behalf of the MYAS Board of Directors and the entire MYAS team, Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS) is thrilled to announce that applications will be made available in August, 2026 for the 4th Annual MYAS Community Impact Fund Fall 2026 Association Scholarships — designed to remove financial barriers and strengthen community-based youth sports programs across Minnesota.

Last fall, with the generous support of our donors, the MYAS Community Impact Fund awarded over $71,500 to 35 youth sports organizations statewide. Together, we expanded access to sports, upgraded facilities, and created new opportunities for hundreds of young athletes.

For 2026, our goal is to make an even greater impact. This year, we will award fewer scholarships, but in larger amounts — ensuring each recipient has the resources to make a meaningful and lasting difference.

About the MYAS Community Impact Fund

Since October 1, 2022, the MYAS Community Impact Fund has distributed over $213,100 to more than 145 charitable organizations, and families throughout Minnesota. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of individual donors, corporate partners, and MYAS Charitable Gambling proceeds.

What the Fund Supports

  • Scholarships for individuals, teams, and associations to participate in MYAS tournaments, leagues, and events.
  • Funding for registrations, entry fees, and in-association scholarships.
  • Support for urban and rural associations expanding youth sports opportunities.
  • Trusted Coaches platform access (training, screening, and education for volunteer coaches).
  • Trusted Officials training, education, and equipment for new and developing officials/umpires.

Core Values:

Safety – Access – Equity – Recognition – Education – Opportunity

These principles guide every decision, ensuring all children have a fair and safe chance to play.

Eligibility for Association Applications

The MYAS Community Impact Fund accepts applications from community-based youth sports associations for projects related to:
  • Community based youth sports associations/organization that MYAS serves through the sports of Baseball, Basketball, Football, Wrestling, and Swimming
  • Facility improvements
  • Individual participation scholarships
  • Educational resources (coach and officials training)
Please review the MYAS Youth Sport Recognition Policy for full eligibility details, which can be found here: MYAS Policies (click on Youth Sport Organization Recognition Policy tab). Only applications submitted on behalf of bona fide youth sports organizations in Baseball, Basketball or Football will be considered. An employer identification number (EIN) is a required field on the application. Individual applications are not eligible.

Geographic Eligibility for Designated Funds

A portion of the grants are funded through contributions from MYAS Charitable Gambling. These specific funds are available only to organizations located within or contiguous to the following communities:

Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Shorewood, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Edina, Mendota Heights, Richfield, Savage, Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Anthony, New Brighton, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, New Hope, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, Roseville, and Falcon Heights.

Priority Consideration Will Be Given To:

  • First-time recipients – organizations that have not received MYAS Community Impact Fund support previously.
  • Access-focused initiatives – associations seeking assistance to help individual athletes participate in their programs.
  • Growth and improvement projects – funding requests for equipment, facility upgrades, or program development.

Application Details

If your association could benefit from financial support to grow participation, enhance resources, or strengthen your community impact, we encourage you to apply today.

Together, we can empower young athletes and strengthen Minnesota communities through sports.

For questions, contact:

  • Lance Klinkhammer – Associate Director & Community Impact Fund Coordinator – lance@myas.org
  • Dawson Blanck – Executive Director, MYAS – dawson@myas.org

Thank you for your dedication to youth sports and the life-changing opportunities they provide.

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