How much funding does AthLife Youth Inspire Award provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for AthLife Youth Inspire Award?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is AthLife Youth Inspire Award offered?

AthLife Youth Inspire Award runs on an annual cycle.

AthLife Youth Inspire Award

Athlife Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Target: Athletes (professional and former professional) demonstrating exceptional community impact
Selection Criteria: Community work and volunteerism that exemplifies the #MoreThan philosophy

Overview

Overview:
The AthLife Youth Inspire Award is a special recognition presented to individuals who have truly embraced their status as elite athletes to impact their community. This award honors those demonstrating exceptional community work and volunteerism.

Eligibility

Target: Athletes (professional and former professional) demonstrating exceptional community impact
Selection Criteria: Community work and volunteerism that exemplifies the #MoreThan philosophy

Award Details

Annual award
Recipients recognized at AthLife Foundation's Annual Conference Reception

Background

Award created in 2014 as part of the #MoreThan social media campaign
The #MoreThan campaign promotes the abundance of positive stories about athletes and athletic organizations
Examples of recipients: Will Allen (former Pittsburgh Steelers Safety), Zamir Cobb (former Arizona Cardinal Wide Receiver, NFLPA Player Affairs and Development Director)

Recipient Examples

Will Allen: Ohio State University alumnus, former Pittsburgh Steelers Safety; launched the Will Allen Foundation in 2008 to provide programs and resources for education, hope, and civic responsibility
Zamir Cobb: Temple University alumnus, former Arizona Cardinal Wide Receiver; NFLPA Player Affairs and Development Director; known for promoting participatory volunteerism

Contact

Website: athlifefoundation.org

What Athlife Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2025

Grants in 2025: 15
Total given: $189K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $6,500–$23K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 47%, Connecticut 19%, Georgia 12%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Bethlehem, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.