Ravens Youth Sports Grant

Ravens Youth Sports Grant

Funder: Baltimore Ravens Foundation and Ravens RISE

Overview: The Baltimore Ravens Foundation and Ravens RISE are committed to improving and enhancing the development of youth sports in the Baltimore area. With the support of Under Armour, youth and high school sports programs throughout Maryland can apply for grants to outfit players with equipment and gear.

Award Details

• Grant Packages Available:
- UA Jerseys: New set of football jerseys for the program - UA Cleats: New set of cleats for the program (eligible for all sports) - UA Sports Bras: Eligible for all middle and high school girls' sports - Flag Football Starter Kits: Flag football start-up equipment (flags, balls, ball bags, etc.) - Guardian Caps: Soft-shell football helmet covers engineered for impact reduction (eligible for youth and high school football) - Heat and Heart: New or refurbished AED with hydration materials, followed by CPR Training in June - Field Equipment: Selection of football equipment (tackling dummies, distance chains, pylons, etc.) from Gilman Gear - Other: Additional program needs not listed above

• Historical Impact: Entering its 16th year, this grant has served over 9,500 area children

Eligibility

• Target Applicants: Youth and high school sports programs
• Geographic Scope: All youth and high school sports programs throughout Maryland
• Application Requirement: Applications must be submitted by program, not by individual teams

Important Guidelines

• Applications must be submitted by program (e.g., "Baltimore Bearcats program" rather than individual teams like "Baltimore Bearcats 8U")
• All players in the program across all teams would be considered for the grant

Timeline

• Application Period: March 3, 2026 - April 11, 2026
• Grant Awards: April/May 2026
• Announcement: June 2026
• Distribution: August 2026 at Ravens Training Camp

Contact

• Email: RavensRISE@ravens.nfl.net