United States Rugby Foundation
The US Rugby Foundation (USRF) is an independent 501(c)(3) based in San Diego that supports grassroots rugby in the United States through grants, scholarships, youth programs, coach/referee development and the US Rugby Hall of Fame.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
State or regional rugby unions, youth rugby clubs, coach/referee development programs, or national rugby initiatives seeking modest program or operational grants tied to grassroots rugby.
Good Fit
- • Program focus on youth team creation, coach or referee development, or grassroots rugby growth
- • Clear evidence of program delivery and measurable youth outcomes
- • Requests sized in the observed range (approximately $6k–$45k)
- • Partnerships or relationships with state or national rugby bodies
- • Ability to describe how funds will expand teams, training, or participation
Geography
Observed grants in 2022 and 2023 were distributed across multiple states (four states in 2022 and seven states in 2023), indicating a national footprint beyond the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a modest number of independent recipients in active years (4 distinct recipients in 2022 and 7 in 2023) spanning clubs, state unions, and national bodies, which indicates moderate breadth for a niche sports funder.
New Applicants
The 2023 filings show a substantial share of recipients were new that year, suggesting new entrants have been funded; however, no formal public application instructions were identified and the most recent year shows no grant activity, so openness to unfamiliar applicants is plausible but uncertain.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
