Every kid deserves the chance to play.

GAMECHANGING GRANTS

But for a lot of Kansas City families, the price of starting — registration, cleats, a uniform — is the wall between their child and the game. GameChanging Grants take that wall down.

Micro-grants, averaging around $150, are paid directly to the league, club, or vendor through trusted partners like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City — so the money goes straight to getting a child in the door, and kids have a voice in choosing the sport they want to play.

How it Works

STEP 1

A parent applies in a few minutes, or a partner organization refers a family they already work with.

STEP 1

Apply

STEP 2

ShareWaves sends the grant straight to the league, club, or store — the family never has to front the cost.

We pay the league or vendor directly

STEP 3

Registration is covered, gear is covered, and your child shows up ready for their first practice.

Your kid plays

Apply

STEP 2

Individual

Apply for your own child or a family you know. Include your child's name and age, the sport or activity, and the league or program you're joining.

Apply as Individual

Team / Partner

Referring families as a coach, league, or partner organization. Include the number of families, the sport, and your program's contact info.

Apply as Team

Frequently asked questions

  • Any Kansas City family who needs help covering the cost of getting a child into a sport or movement program. Families can apply directly, or be referred by a partner like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City.

  • Grants average around $150, sized to the actual cost of registration, a uniform, or basic gear for the sport your child is joining.

  • Most youth sports and movement programs qualify. Kids have a voice in choosing the sport they want to play — the grant follows the child's interest, not a fixed list.

  • We aim to respond quickly so a season deadline never gets in the way — most applications hear back within a few business days.

  • Yes. Families can apply again for a new season or a new sport as needs come up.

  • We do, directly. ShareWaves pays the league, club, or vendor — the family never handles the money.

100+

$25k+

Grants Awarded

Deployed

Vendor-Direct

Through BBBSKC

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