Gillette NFL FLAG Participation Grant

Gillette NFL FLAG Participation Grant

Status: Active (announced June 23, 2025)

Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States)

Focus Areas: Youth flag football participation, financial assistance for registration

Overview:
Funded by a $25,000 donation from Gillette, this grant provides direct financial assistance to families to help cover NFL FLAG registration fees. The program aims to break down economic barriers to participation in flag football.

Award Details:

Up to $100 per eligible family toward NFL FLAG registration fees

Can be applied to upcoming seasons only (not retroactive)

Total pool: $25,000 from Gillette donation

Eligibility Requirements:

Household Income: Annual household income below $80,610 (national median average)

Assistance Programs: Participants' families must be enrolled in at least one of:

- Medicaid
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children program)

Documentation: Proof of both income level and enrollment in assistance programs required

Timeline: Applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to registration closing date

Geographic: Available nationwide through NFL FLAG programs

What They Fund:

Registration fees for NFL FLAG youth leagues

Only for upcoming seasons (not previously completed registrations)

Background:
This initiative is part of RCX Foundation and partner efforts to increase participation in NFL FLAG in underserved communities. NFL FLAG is the largest youth flag football league in the country, serving over 765,000 youth athletes across 2,000+ leagues.