Grant Programs
Player Matching Youth & High School Football Grants
- Youth Football
- Matching Grants
Supports former and current NFL players through financial matching and coach support grants to high schools and youth football programs.
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Player Matching Social Justice Grant
- Social Justice
This grant is designed to provide nonprofit organizations with 1:1 match funding of up to $5,000 on behalf of a current or former NFL player in the arena of social justice. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive up to TWO (2) of these grants in fiscal 2020.
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NFL Team Program Grant
- Health & Safety
- Youth Football
- Social Justice
Grants are provided to each of the 32 NFL teams to support the implementation of the league’s national initiatives throughout the year in local team markets.
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NFL Club Matching Grants Program
- Matching Grants
Provides NFL clubs with matching funds to support youth and high school football needs and opportunities in their respective markets.
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NFL High School Football Coach of the Week
- Youth Football
Provides NFL clubs with funds to recognize local high school coaches who demonstrate hard work and dedication to their football programs.
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Youth Football Camp Grants
- Youth Football
Through this program, grants are awarded to free, non-contact youth football clinics and camps organized by current and former NFL players and coaches.
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Original Towns Grant
- Youth Football
Nearly 100 years after the National Football League was born in Canton, Ohio, the NFL is celebrating the 13 communities that were home to the 14 teams of its inaugural season.
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Player Foundation Grant
- Matching Grants
Through the Player Foundation Grant program, the NFL Foundation recognizes and supports the charitable work of current and former NFL players' non-profit organizations that either fund and implement programs; or function as grant-making foundations to other charitable organizations.
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Super Bowl High School Honor Roll Grant
- Youth Football
This grant program is available for players who played in the most recent Super Bowl
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Salute to Service Award Nomination
- Social Justice
The Salute to Service Award presented by USAA is an annual award whereby the NFL and USAA team up to recognize excellence in appreciation of the military carried out by NFL coaches, players, and staff.
Find Out MoreDon Shula NFL High School Football Coach of the Year
- Youth Football
The Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year award honors high school football coaches that display the integrity, achievement, and leadership exemplified by the winningest coach in NFL history, Don Shula. The Don Shula Award winner receives $10,000 and his High School football program is awarded $15,000.
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NFL YET Grant Program
- Youth Football
Youth Education Towns (YETs) are the education enrichment centers that serve as legacies in Super Bowl host cities. This program supports established YETs in cities across the country.
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Pro Bowl Community Grant
- Youth Football
Provides grants to Hawaiian nonprofit organizations to benefit the state beyond the Pro Bowl game. Recipient organizations must be dedicated to serving youth in the state of Hawaii.
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