The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation has unveiled a new $2 million grant initiative in celebration of the 10th anniversary of its Sports Matter Program. This year-long initiative, funded by DSG’s giveback program, aims to commemorate a decade of efforts and community backing dedicated to providing young athletes with access to sports opportunities. Since 2014, DICK’S Sporting Goods and The DICK’S Foundation have supported over 2 million kids and invested over $100 million to aid young athletes with equipment, registration fees, league costs, and playing fields through the Sports Matter Program.

Key Points:

• The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announces a $2 million grant initiative to mark the 10th anniversary of its Sports Matter Program.
• The initiative, funded by DSG’s giveback program, aims to continue providing access to sports for young athletes.
• Since 2014, DICK’S Sporting Goods and The DICK’S Foundation have supported over 2 million kids and invested over $100 million in the Sports Matter Program.
• The initiative kicks off with the awarding of 20 grants, each worth $10,000, to 10 Pittsburgh-based and 10 Boston-based organizations during the respective DICK’S House of Sport grand openings.
• Additional grants will be awarded to youth sports organizations nationwide throughout the year.
• Partnerships with organizations like Every Kid Sports, Good Sports, LISC, and DonorsChoose will further extend support for youth sports, covering registration fees, providing equipment, building infrastructure, and supporting educators and coaches.
• For more information about the Sports Matter program or to donate, visit SportsMatter.org.
• DICK’S Sporting Goods, committed to inspiring athletes to achieve their dreams, operates over 850 stores and supports youth sports through initiatives like Sports Matter.