Active kids do better in life.
The Evidence is Clear.
Sports Change Lives.
Sports and exercise play a powerful role in improving the social determinants of health.
But for many young people, access to sports is limited. Distance from safe play spaces and the costs of participation can create real barriers.
That’s why the Sports Fun(d) partners with existing sports organizations to offer grants that expand, enhance and create affordable, sustainable, recreational-level sports programs in the neighborhoods where kids live.
By helping grow accessible sports opportunities in Louisville’s marginalized communities, we’re breaking down barriers and giving more kids the chance to play, grow and thrive.
Now is the time
Youth sports are essential to building healthy, connected communities, yet access remains uneven—especially in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. That’s why focusing on the link between sports and youth health is so important. We need systems that make it easy for young people to access and participate in sports—more sports, more kids, more places, more play. Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive future for youth sports in our community, ensuring every child has the opportunity to play.