As more and more communities have become aware of the need to create vibrant, healthy and active lifestyles for their youth, government grants have been deemed as essential components in providing the necessary support to make such opportunities available. By providing access to youth sports that might otherwise be unavailable to them, government grants have proven to be a strong incentive for young people to lead healthy, active lifestyles.

The primary goal of providing grants to fund youth sports is to provide not only healthy outlets for social and physical activity, but also to promote the development of life-long physical fitness behaviors for school and adolescents. By providing an opportunity for young people to participate in youth sports, the grant increases their physical, social, and intellectual opportunities, while instilling in them the importance of active living.

Apart from the increased exposure and physical opportunities offered by the grant, there are other advantages youth receive through the funding. Studies have suggested that sport participation during adolescence can lead to improved physical health, strong mental health and wellbeing, positive role models, confidence building and even better performance in the classroom. Participation in sport is also associated with habits like healthier eating choices, reduced risk of obesity, injury prevention and improved motor skills.

In addition to the physical benefits,