Inspire Change Changemaker Award
The Inspire Change Changemaker Award honors individuals advancing social justice, with each NFL club nominating one leader whose work earns a $10,000 donation to a nonprofit of their choice.
Funder: National Football League Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per awardee, paid directly to a nonprofit of the Changemaker's choice; one award per NFL club annually
Summary: Recognizes individuals making significant social justice impact in their communities, with nominations submitted by NFL clubs and direct funding to a nonprofit organization.
Key Information: Nominees must be selected by their local NFL club; funding goes to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit selected by the Changemaker.
Description
The Inspire Change Changemaker Award is an annual recognition program led by the National Football League Foundation. It honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and effectiveness in advancing social justice within their communities, either independently or as part of a nonprofit organization. Each of the 32 NFL clubs nominates one Changemaker whose work exemplifies positive social change. Awardees receive both public recognition at their team’s Inspire Change game and a $10,000 donation made by the NFL Foundation to a nonprofit organization of the Changemaker’s choosing. The program’s goal is to collectively celebrate and elevate the contributions of grassroots leaders effecting real-world change across the nation.
