Tony York Unity Award
Funding Amount
Scholarship (amount not specified)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Male and female high school football players (flag or tackle)
Geography
- Within a 75-mile radius of Levi's Stadium
Other requirements
- Demonstrated track record of volunteerism, community service, and leadership
- Maintain strong academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0)
- Verifiable football statistics (season and career) with designation as tackle or flag player
Overview
Overview:
The 49ers Foundation awards the Tony York Unity Award to recognize flag and tackle football players who exemplify dedication, leadership, community service, and the power to inspire others.
Geographic Scope: Within a 75-mile radius of Levi's Stadium
Focus Areas:
- Leadership and community service
- Student athlete recognition
- Flag and tackle football
Award Details:
Top six finalists receive a scholarship and are invited to a special on-field celebration.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Male and female high school football players (flag or tackle)
- Reside within a 75-mile radius of Levi's Stadium
- Demonstrated track record of volunteerism, community service, and leadership
- Maintain strong academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0)
- Verifiable football statistics (season and career) with designation as tackle or flag player
About the Award:
Created in honor of Tony York, a standout high school student-athlete who founded Koda (a startup helping recent graduates transition into the working world) after graduating from Tulane University. Tony was an active supporter of the 49ers Foundation with a lifelong commitment to community service.
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- 18
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- $82K
- Range
- $10K–$1.2M
- 6% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 39% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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