Nike Youth Football Grant
The NFL Foundation and Nike grant funds programs expanding youth football access, prioritizing Indigenous youth and equity, with specific support for boys, girls, coaches, and Native American communities.
Funder: National Football League Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $45,000 per NFL club; specific categories: $10,000 (Boys HS Football), $10,000 (Girls Flag), $5,000 (Coaches Clinic), $20,000 (Indigenous Program)
Summary: Supports NFL clubs in expanding youth and high school football, with special funding for Indigenous youth, through a partnership with Nike and the NFL Foundation.
Key Information: Only NFL team personnel are eligible to apply; funds must be used for designated program categories.
Description
This grant is a collaborative initiative between the NFL, the NFL Foundation, and Nike, designed to expand access to football for youth and high school athletes, with a strong emphasis on supporting Native American and Indigenous communities. Funding is intended to help break down barriers to participation and increase opportunities for the next generation of athletes. The program offers up to $45,000 per NFL club for activities such as purchasing equipment, supporting programming costs, and travel, with funds allocated to specific categories: boys' high school football, girls' flag football, coaches clinics, and Indigenous youth engagement. Nike’s five-year, $3.2 million investment underpins this effort to promote equity and inclusion in youth sports.
