Funder: National Football League Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026
Funding Amounts: Grant size varies by initiative; each of the 32 NFL clubs may apply for funding to support multiple community and cause-related programs annually.
Summary: Enables NFL clubs to fund diverse community initiatives, national cause campaigns, youth wellness, social justice, volunteerism, and global youth impact projects in their local markets.
Description
The NFL Club Community Grants program empowers each of the 32 NFL teams to apply for funding to support a broad range of community-focused initiatives and national cause campaigns within their local markets. The program encompasses multiple grant opportunities, including:
- Social Justice Grants: Support projects that reduce barriers to opportunity in education, criminal justice reform, workforce/economic development, and community-police relations.
- NFL PLAY 60 Grants: Promote youth health and fitness, including the creation of Youth Fitness Zones and related wellness infrastructure.
- Volunteerism Grants: Recognize impactful community volunteers and support team-driven volunteer activities.
- Crucial Catch Grants: Fund cancer awareness and screening initiatives, with a focus on local activations and partnerships.
- Salute to Service Grants: Honor and support military communities and veterans through year-round partnerships.
- Youth Football Grants: Assist nonprofit and school-based football programs, both flag and tackle, and enhance youth football opportunities.
- Social Responsibility Grants: Address domestic violence, substance abuse prevention, mental health, and other social issues.
- Huddle Legacy Grants: Encourage fan and community engagement through creative, inclusive activities.
- My Cause My Cleats Grants: Highlight player-driven causes and support related community impact.
- International Grants: Improve health and wellbeing of underserved youth globally, often through flag football and social impact projects.
Each grant is designed to leverage the unique reach of NFL clubs to make a positive difference in their communities.