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Title I school district awarded a multi-sport practice surface in the 2026 LEAP cycle. Project description and award size to be confirmed against PRNewswire copy.
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Half a million a year, aimed at the schools that need it.
LEAP is the Sprinturf grant program for under-resourced school districts and parks departments. Each year, we set aside roughly $500,000 in turf, components, and labor and put it on the ground at twelve community projects. The 2026 cycle ran across eight states. The 2027 application window is being finalized. Request 2027 materials now and your regional rep will reach out the moment the cycle opens.
$500K
Annual program
Turf, components, and labor distributed across recipients each year.
12
2026 projects
Twelve community athletic projects funded in the 2026 LEAP cycle.
8
States in 2026
AR, GA, FL, TX, NM, KY, PA, IN. All installs complete by EOY 2026.
2027
Next cycle
Application window dates to be announced. Materials available on request now.
2026 LEAP cycle.
Eight states.
Announced January 2026 via PRNewswire. Twelve community projects across school districts, parks departments, and youth athletic programs in each of the eight states below. All installs complete by end of year 2026.
AR
Arkansas
GA
Georgia
FL
Florida
TX
Texas
NM
New Mexico
KY
Kentucky
PA
Pennsylvania
IN
Indiana
From application to opening day
Apply, qualify, build, play.
A four-step program built around a yearly application window. Award size scales to the project, from a single batting cage to a full multi-sport field replacement. Verify the current-year details with your regional Sprinturf rep before applying.
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Step 01
Apply
Submit a written application during the open window. Tell the committee about the project, the community served, the financial need, and the readiness of your organization to put the field into use the season after install.
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Step 02
Qualify
The selection committee reviews each application. Eligibility centers on Title I schools, low-income parks districts, and under-resourced community athletic programs. Verify current criteria with your regional rep before submitting.
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Step 03
Award
Awarded organizations receive a project package matched to the application. Award size scales from a single batting cage at the small end up to a full multi-sport field replacement at the large end of the program.
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Step 04
Install + Play
The Sprinturf install crew handles design and construction. 2026 LEAP installs complete by end of year 2026. The receiving organization puts the surface into use immediately. The system carries the standard 8-year limited Sprinturf warranty, and SprintCare maintenance keeps it eligible across the warranty term.
Who's eligible
- Title I public schools and school districts
- Low-income parks and recreation districts
- Under-resourced youth athletic programs
- Community organizations serving underserved populations
- Verify current-cycle eligibility with your regional rep
What gets funded
- Single batting cages and practice cages
- Multi-purpose practice surfaces and PE space
- Football, soccer, lacrosse, and multi-sport fields
- Replacement of failing community fields
- Project size scales to the application and the cycle
Past recipients
Twelve communities. Eight states. 2026.
Profiles below are placeholders pending PRNewswire copy verification. Final recipient names and project descriptions confirm with your regional Sprinturf rep before publication. Do not cite specific schools without verifying first.
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2026 LEAP recipient in Georgia. Project category, school district name, and timeline confirmed only by Sprinturf rep before any external citation.
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2026 LEAP recipient in Florida. Reach out to a regional rep to confirm school district name, project scope, and award details before any external publication.
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2026 LEAP recipient in Texas. Award size and project category confirm with regional rep. Texas projects often run through BuyBoard for the install scope.
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2026 LEAP recipient in New Mexico. Verify district or parks affiliation, project scope, and award size with a regional Sprinturf rep before external citation.
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2026 LEAP recipient in Kentucky. Specifics (district, project type, award size) confirm only with your regional rep against the official PRNewswire announcement.
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2026 LEAP recipient in Pennsylvania. Coordinate with regional rep on project scope and timing before quoting in district communications.
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2026 LEAP recipient in Indiana. Indiana has a strong LEAP track record across multiple cycles. Confirm 2026 project details with the regional rep.
Verify with repFour additional 2026 awards
The 2026 cycle distributed twelve total awards across the eight states above. Four additional projects, locations and recipient names verify directly with your regional Sprinturf rep against the PRNewswire announcement.
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Questions about applying.
If your question is not here, ask the regional rep on your call. Application requirements verify against current-cycle materials.
Ask a Sprinturf repWho is eligible to apply for a LEAP Grant?
Title I schools, low-income parks and recreation districts, and under-resourced community athletic programs. The selection committee weighs both financial need and the share of the local youth or student population who benefits from the project. Verify exact current-cycle eligibility with your regional Sprinturf rep before submitting an application.
What is the size of an average LEAP Grant award?
Awards range from a single batting cage or practice cage at the small end up to a full multi-sport field replacement at the large end of the program. The 2026 cycle distributed approximately $500,000 across 12 community projects in 8 states. Per-project award size varies. Verify current-cycle award parameters with your regional Sprinturf rep.
When does the application window open?
The 2026 LEAP Grants were announced in January 2026 with installs to be complete by end of year 2026. The 2027 application window is being finalized. Request 2027 application materials now and we will notify you the moment the cycle opens. Verify exact dates with your regional rep.
Who selects LEAP Grant recipients?
A selection committee composed of Sprinturf leadership and external partners reviews each application. Selection criteria emphasize community impact, financial need, the share of underserved student or youth athletes who benefit, and the readiness of the receiving organization to put the field into use. Verify committee composition for the current cycle with your regional rep.
Does the grant cover the full project cost?
Most awards cover a portion of the total project cost. Recipient organizations typically combine the LEAP Grant with district funds, parent foundation contributions, or cooperative purchasing programs to close the gap. Sprinturf does not require recipients to take on long-term cost obligations beyond standard maintenance recommendations.
Can our school apply if we already have a synthetic field?
Yes, in two scenarios: replacement of a failing field that the district cannot fund, and addition of a new surface (practice cage, multi-purpose field) at the same campus. Most LEAP awards have gone to first-time installs, but a documented financial need on a replacement is reviewable by the committee.
2027 cycle
Request 2027 application materials.
Tell us about your district, parks department, or community program and we will send the 2027 LEAP application packet the moment it's finalized. Application timing and exact criteria verify directly with your regional Sprinturf rep against the PRNewswire announcement.
What we send
2027 application form when finalized, eligibility checklist for Title I and parks-district applicants, project-scope guidance, and a regional Sprinturf rep contact who can review your draft application before submission.