Academy Sports + Outdoors Donations Grant

Academy Sports + Outdoors, a leading sporting goods retailer, supports community initiatives by providing donations to registered 501(c)(3) organizations. Their focus is on promoting safety and responsibility in sports and outdoor activities. Proposals must foster community engagement and must not be affiliated with religious or political groups. Events should take place in areas with Academy stores, ensuring a positive local impact while encouraging active lifestyles and connection among community members.

NOTE: Proposals are submitted at least 90 days in advance of the event to allow time for review and fulfillment.
Our Pillars
EmpowerAcademy Sports + Outdoors encourages safety so that everyone can feel confident and comfortable doing what they love. We’ve got your back… and the rest of you too.EncourageAcademy Sports + Outdoors makes it possible for people to enjoy more sports and outdoors activities. We’re always game.ConnectAcademy Sports + Outdoors creates ways for members of the community to connect and have fun with each other.

Eligibility

As an active member of the community, we support donation proposals that meet the following guidelines:Must be a registered 501(c)3 organization.The organization’s core mission must promote safety and responsibility within sports or outdoors and/or support first responder programs that foster safer communities.Opportunities are for a collective group (i.e. sports association, league, school district, etc.) rather than for an individual, individual school, travel team, or individual sports team.The initiative takes place within a community where an Academy Sports + Outdoors store has presence within: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Ineligibility

Donation proposals must not have affiliation with religious and political organizations.