Inspire Change Award
Inspire Change Award recognizes community Changemakers and funds social justice nonprofits selected by the honorees, pairing celebration of individual service with support for their chosen organizations.
This grant was recently updated
The application deadline is now February 1, 2027, replacing the previous notice that applications were closed.
Funder: National Football League Foundation
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 donation per club’s Changemaker to a selected social justice nonprofit
Summary: Recognizes individuals making a difference through community social justice work and supports nonprofits selected by the honorees.
Key Information: Applicants are NFL Club Personnel and Changemakers; donations benefit 501(c)(3) social justice organizations, not individuals.
Description
The National Football League Foundation’s Inspire Change Changemaker Award recognizes individuals making a difference in their communities through social justice work, whether independently or as part of a nonprofit organization. The program aims to collectively recognize and celebrate the contributions of all 32 nominees across the nation.
The award combines recognition of individual service with charitable support for social justice organizations. Each club can honor its Changemaker at the team’s Inspire Change game and provide a donation to a nonprofit selected by the honoree. The NFL Foundation distributes the funding through team foundations, which then pass it to the selected organizations.
