Player Foundation Grant
The NFL Foundation's Player Foundation Grant funds charitable programs run by nonprofits led by current or former NFL players to benefit communities nationwide.
Funder: National Football League Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; supports established nonprofit organizations led by or employing current/former NFL players.
Summary: Supports charitable initiatives of current and former NFL players through grants to their established nonprofit organizations.
Key Information: Only nonprofits operational for at least three years and led by eligible NFL players may apply.
Description
The Player Foundation Grant, offered by the NFL Foundation, recognizes and supports the philanthropic work of current and former NFL players who have established or work full time for nonprofit organizations. The grant aims to assist these organizations in funding and implementing charitable programs, activities, and events that benefit communities across the country. This is not a matching grant; organizations must be able to operate independently of NFL Foundation funding.
