Raiders Foundation Impact Grants

Raiders Foundation Impact Grants

Mission: The Raiders Foundation uplifts the community through support of military members and veterans, health and wellness initiatives, and youth development efforts.

Funder: Raiders Foundation

Geographic Scope: Nevada (must benefit residents in Nevada)

Background: Since 2018, the Foundation has given over $8M to help those in need. The Foundation is driven by a legacy and unwavering commitment to advance social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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 Cycles

• Spring 2026 Grant Cycle: Applications open April 1 at 9:00am PT and close April 30 at 5:00pm PT
• Fall 2026 Grant Cycle: 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 for 501(c)(3) status but not yet received a determination letter from the IRS 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 programing that will strengthen the Las Vegas community

Ineligibility

Do NOT apply if:

• Football Development: The Raiders are committed to expanding access to youth football through material support. Due to the 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 (the Raiders Foundation granted nearly $150,000 to local schools in 2024), schools are not eligible.

What the Foundation Does NOT Fund

In alignment with community commitment, vision, and corporate culture, the Foundation does not utilize its giving program 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

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

Note: When a request is denied, it does not imply that the request is not valued. It may be that the request does not fall within guidelines or key community investment areas, or that available funds have been committed elsewhere.

Contact

Contact the Raiders Foundation for questions about the grant program.