NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
Funding Amount
Up to $250,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Presented by: National Football League Foundation (NFL Foundation) and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Partnership program providing non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields.
Award Details:
- Award Amount: Grants up to $250,000
- Type: Capital improvement projects
- Eligible Organizations: Non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations
- Focus: Football field quality, safety, and accessibility improvements
Application Process: Contact information available through NFL Foundation website
Geographic Scope: National (available in multiple regions)
What Gets Funded:
- Capital improvement projects for local football fields
- Infrastructure enhancements
- Safety upgrades
- Accessibility improvements
How to Apply
Application Process
- Contact: Visit NFL Foundation Grassroots Program website for application details
- Type of Support: Financial and technical assistance provided
- Project Type: Capital improvement projects for football fields
- Eligible Applicants: Non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations
What Houston Texans Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 41
- Total given
- $1.56M
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $5,871–$250K
- By dollars: Texas 77%, District of Columbia 16%, New York 3%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Washington, DC.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 53% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
- Recreation
- Playground
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