Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2024

This bill amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to expand federal grant eligibility for youth sports facilities. It directly affects communities in rural areas, low-income neighborhoods, and regions with high opioid use or violence by prioritizing funding for projects that improve access to recreational spaces for children. Key mechanisms include adding seven new considerations for grant awards, such as addressing sedentary lifestyles, benefiting underserved communities lacking facilities, and promoting economic development through youth sports infrastructure. The bill does not create new funding but modifies existing grant criteria to prioritize these specific community needs.