Oakland Athletic League Community Sports Grant Program

Positive Coaching Alliance and Eat. Learn. Play., the Oakland-based charity created by Stephen and Ayesha Curry, would like to thank all of the community partners, schools, and families who participated in the Fall 2025 Oakland Athletic League Community Sports Grant Program. Together, we successfully launched middle school programs in Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Cheerleading, Girls and Boys Flag Football, and Swimming. Your dedication made it possible for more Oakland students to access positive, inclusive sports opportunities this season.

Building on this momentum, we are excited to announce the Winter/Spring 2026 cycle of the Oakland Athletic League Community Sports Grant Program. This next phase will support the launch of sports programs at Oakland Middle Schools: Basketball, Softball, Boys Volleyball, Baseball, and Track & Field.

Grant funds provided by Eat. Learn. Play. will be awarded to community-based organizations (CBOs) with deep local roots, equity-centered programming, and the operational capacity to deliver high-quality youth sports. The expectation is that funding requests are realistic and equitable. Core grant awards will be considered for up to $20,000, and one component of the evaluation process will include examining per-pupil costs. Additionally, there are micro grant opportunities for up to $5,000 for one off clinics and/or developmental camps. These will be awarded to CBO’s who can demonstrate potential for growth of emerging non-core sports at specific sites. 

*Site selection for each sport will be determined by OAL in accordance with the needs of individual schools.

 In addition to funding, selected partners will receive access to PCA’s leadership development and coaching resources.

CBOs awarded grants will be expected to collaborate closely with school site leaders, prioritize inclusive practices, and help track youth participation and impact throughout the season.