Youth Assist Tracker Challenge
Funding Amount
Varies by school/program (total program has awarded $3.2+ million)
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
- Schools
- Out-of-school time programs
Other requirements
- United States (87+ communities impacted to date)
Overview
Program Overview
The Youth Assist Tracker Challenge is part of the NBA Cares State Farm Assist Tracker program, a partnership between the NBA, State Farm®, and Learn Fresh. The program donates $5 for every assist made in NBA games, and schools and out-of-school time programs can compete for grant funds.
Focus Areas
- STEAM learning
- Community impact and civic engagement
- Students encouraged to consider their personal impact on their community
Eligibility
- Schools
- Out-of-school time programs
Geographic Scope
- United States (87+ communities impacted to date)
- To date, the program has awarded more than $3.2 million to schools and out-of-school time programs in 87 communities
Contact Information
- Visit the NBA Cares website for more details
- Learn Fresh: info@learnfresh.org
How to Apply
How to Apply
Specific application details are not provided on the Learn Fresh website. Applicants should:
- Visit the NBA Cares website for detailed application information and deadlines
- Contact Learn Fresh at info@learnfresh.org for questions about the Youth Assist Tracker Challenge
Required Elements (typical for grant competitions)
- Schools and programs must complete the Youth Assist Tracker Challenge
- Demonstrate engagement in STEAM learning activities
- Show community impact efforts
What Learn Fresh Education CO actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 7
- Total given
- $245K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $10K–$100K
- By dollars: New York 41%, Ohio 24%, California 10%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; East Cleveland, OH; Santa Monica, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Boys and Girls Club of Harlem · New York, NY
To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools,…
$100K
Eccsd Board of Education · East Cleveland, OH
To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools,…
$50K
BGC of Santa Monica · Santa Monica, CA
To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools,…
$25K
BGC of SW Missouri · Cape Girardeau, MO
To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools,…
$25K
Avante Garde Academy · Hollywood, FL
To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools,…
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- STEM education
- Academic enrichment
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