Turning sports gear into opportunity

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Every child deserves the chance to play, dream, and belong

Gear to Grant is a nonprofit working to remove pay-to-play barriers in youth sports by turning unused sports equipment into opportunity. Across communities, millions of dollars of athletic gear sit unused while many families struggle to afford the rising costs of participation. Gear to Grant collects donated equipment, refurbishes it, redistributes equipment to rural and underserved communities, and converts excess inventory into funding for microgrants that help athletes cover registration fees, uniforms, tournament fees, and training costs. By connecting equipment reuse with direct financial support, the organization is building a circular system that expands access to sports for the next generation.

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Gear to Grant Events

  • G2G @ Sideline Swap

    G2G is expanding its impact by launching resales on SidelineSwap. This partnership aligns two missions: making sports more affordable and sustainable. G2G’s proceeds fund microgrants that lower pay-to-play barriers for young athletes.


  • Pioneer Power '26

    Save the date. Planning our spring sales event at Pioneer Power Swap Meet from April 24-26, 2026.

  • Historical Society Fall Flea Market

    Join us at the Rice County Historical Society Fall Flea Market on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 8am - 2pm. We’ll be selling and collecting gently used and new sports gear, including cleats, jerseys, equipment and more.

  • G2G Summer '26

    Another milestone for Gear to Grant (G2G). Announcing a round of microgrants to help kids keep playing, growing, dreaming.

  • Sports Gear Drive! Sept 11 & 12th

    Donate gently used or new sports gear and equipment to help kids get the chance to play the sport they love. Scheduling pick-ups on Sept. 11-12 in the greater Faribault area.

  • Gear to Grant partners with eBay

    Gear to Grant is partnering with Ebay to sell quality used and unused sports equipment to fund microgrants that helps give every kid a chance to play the sport they love.