Raiders Foundation Impact Grants

Raiders Foundation Impact Grants

Funder: Raiders Foundation (Nevada, US)

Mission: The Raiders Foundation uplifts the community through support of military members and veterans, health and wellness initiatives, and youth development efforts. The Foundation is driven by a legacy and unwavering commitment to advance social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Since 2018: The Foundation has given over $8M to help those in need.

Key Community Investment Areas

• Military and Veterans: Honor military, veterans and their families through programs which provide immediate and ongoing support.
• Health and Wellness: Advance the wellbeing of the community through initiatives that positively impact social determinants of health.
• Youth Development: Support programs which improve outcomes for children, and efforts which encourage youth to be active and healthy.

Grant Cycle Schedule

• Spring 2026: Applications open April 1 at 9:00am PT and close April 30 at 5:00pm PT
• Fall 2026: Details will be posted in the Fall

Organizational Eligibility Requirements

Your organization must:

Be a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt/non-profit organization with the IRS (organizations which have applied but not yet received a determination letter are not eligible)

Be actively registered with the Secretary of State of Nevada

NOT be a school or youth football development program

NOT have received a grant from the Raiders or Raiders Foundation in the past 12 months (based on the date funds were received)

Demonstrate diversity by providing services and volunteer opportunities to all without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or disability

Exhibit sound leadership and strong programming that will strengthen the Las Vegas community

Ineligible Organizations/Requests

At this time, do NOT apply for this grant if your request is for:

Football Development: The Raiders are committed to expanding access to youth football through material support for youth football organizations, high school football teams, and girls flag football programs. Due to current programs and opportunities offered by the Raiders for football development, these organizations will not be eligible.

Schools: Due to the Raiders' ongoing larger partnership with Clark County School District (CCSD) and other schools (nearly $150,000 granted to local schools in 2024), schools will not be eligible.

What the Foundation Does NOT Fund

In alignment with community commitment, vision, and corporate culture, the Foundation does not utilize giving to further:

Religious causes

Personal pursuits

Organizations that discriminate by race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, disability, political affiliate, or other legally protected status (except as permitted by law)

Partisan political organizations and/or political candidates

Advertising or promotional campaigns

Geographic Scope

• Requests must benefit residents in Nevada

Selection Criteria

Consideration is given to organizations that:

Complement the Foundation's vision and corporate culture

Have a reputation for integrity in program implementation, project effectiveness, metrics, and financial management

Contact Information

• Website: https://www.raiders.com/foundation/grant-cycle
• Application Portal: Online application required (link available on grant cycle page)
• Note: Requests received via email, regular mail, fax, or phone will NOT be accepted

Important Notes

• When a request is denied, it does not imply the request is not valued. It may be that the request does not fall within guidelines or key community investment areas, or available funds have been committed elsewhere.
• All applicants will be notified once the team has reviewed all applications.