About the Program

The NFL Club Matching Youth Football Grant Program allows NFL clubs to identify and support youth and high school football needs and growth opportunities in their respective markets. Through matching funds from the NFL Foundation, NFL clubs develop and/or support singular or multiple football initiatives at the youth level, thus effectively addressing issues facing the game while also promoting local youth and high school football programs.

Club Matching Youth/High School Football 

• Provides matching funds for NFL Clubs to help support and activate in the youth and high school football communities in their local markets and at national events like NFL Flag Championships. 

Club Matching Athletic Trainer Grant

• Provides Matching funds for NFL Clubs to expand access to athletic trainers within their markets. Clubs may partner with healthcare providers, colleges and hospitals in order to secure trainers. 

Club Matching Field Grant

• This grant supports capital improvement projects and helps with building or refurbishment of youth and high school sports fields within NFL markets. 

Who Can Apply

Applications are only available for NFL Team Personnel

Important Dates

The Club Matching Youth Football Program Grant application deadline is October 31, 2023.

The Club Matching Field Grant application deadline is October 31, 2023.

The Club Matching Athletic Trainer Program Grant application deadline is October 31, 2023.