Gillette NFL FLAG Participation Grant

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.

Application Process

1. Access Application: Visit https://rcxsportsfoundation.submittable.com/submit
2. Prepare Documentation:
   • Proof of household income
   • Documentation of Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC enrollment
   • Youth athlete information
   • NFL FLAG program details
3. Submit Application: Complete online form with all required materials
4. Timeline: Submit at least two weeks before the registration closing date for your desired season

Key Requirements:

• Proof of income below $80,610 annually
• Evidence of enrollment in Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC
• Application deadline: 2 weeks before program registration closes
• For upcoming seasons only

Contact & Resources:

• Application Portal: https://rcxsportsfoundation.submittable.com/submit
• More Information: rcxfoundation.org