Nike Community Impact Fund - Mid-South/Memphis, TN Grant

Nike Community Impact Fund - Mid-South/Memphis, TN Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nike Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Summary

The Nike Community Impact Fund focuses on enhancing active, inclusive communities in the Mid-South, specifically in Shelby County (TN) and DeSoto and Marshall Counties (MS). By awarding $100,000 in grants annually, the fund supports local nonprofits and schools that create opportunities for children to engage in play, sport, and physical activity. This community-driven approach ensures that the voices of local Nike employees are integrated into the decision-making process, driving lasting change.

Overview

Nike Community Impact Fund At Nike, we’re taking action to create a better world by investing in more active, inclusive communities, starting with the cities where we live, work and operate. A big part of how we bring that to life is through the Nike Community Impact Fund (NCIF), an employee-led, neighborhood-focused approach to supporting local community organizations around the world to drive positive, lasting change and make play possible for all kids. Here’s how NCIF works: Local organizations in the communities apply for grants per below. A volunteer committee of Nike teammates — from stores, offices, logistic centers, Air Manufacturing and Innovation — is trained on how to assess grant applications. Each member of the Nike volunteer committee shares their local insights to play a leading role in deciding which organizations receive funding. (In our Community Unite Stores, all store athletes have an opportunity to weigh in on the final grantees.) NCIF Mid-South/Memphis (TN & MS) The Nike Community Impact Fund benefits communities where our employees live, work and play. In partnership with Charities Aid Foundation of America, the employee-led grant selection committee awards  grants each year to nonprofits and schools the Mid-South area, specifically Shelby County (TN) and DeSoto and Marshall Counties (MS). The one-year grants support local programs that help kids unleash their potential through play, sport and physical activity.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants may be nonprofits and schools in Shelby County (TN) and DeSoto and Marshall Counties (MS).