U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence
Funding Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Sophomore, junior, and senior high school student-athletes
Other requirements
- Must demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, and community service
Overview
Program Description: A national partnership between the U.S. Army and the Pro Football Hall of Fame recognizing outstanding high school student-athletes.
Geographic Scope: United States
Eligibility:
- Sophomore, junior, and senior high school student-athletes
- Must demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, and community service
Award Details:
- Finalists: 25 outstanding high school student-athletes selected annually
- Grand Prize: $2,500 grant to the overall winner
- Recognition: Winner recognized during the Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
- Special Event: All 25 finalists are invited to Canton, Ohio for Enshrinement Week in August
- Hall of Famer Participation: Each finalist honored by Army Soldiers and a Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket at their high school
- Additional Honors: Finalists recognized throughout Enshrinement Week festivities, including the Hall of Fame Game (NFL's preseason opener)
Selection Criteria:
- Excellence in academics
- Excellence in athletics
- Community service
What National Football Museum Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $50K
- Median grant
- $50K
- By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Canton, OH.
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