NFL Foundation / LISC
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 98 days left
- Award size
- Up to $250K
- Match ?
- Not stated: check the official notice · Work out your budget and match
- Buildings & equipment
- The official notice says construction, renovation or equipment can be paid for. Check the limits.
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), School district
- Where
- Cannon County, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Hamilton County, Hickman County, Humphreys County, Knox County, Macon County, Madison County, Maury County, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Shelby County, Smith County, Sumner County, Trousdale County, Williamson County, Wilson County
How this fits you
- Local program: Cannon County, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County and 15 more counties
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About this grant
Capital grants to build or renovate community, middle school, and high school football fields in low-to-moderate income areas. General field support up to $50,000; matching field surface grants up to $250,000.
Official notice: https://www.lisc.org/our-initiatives/sports-recreation/nfl-foundation-grassroots-program/ · Printed from grantme.click/grants/14014c6c-64df-4318-9429-bd03e52b8d84
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- Dec25
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Jan8
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Jan12
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Jan15
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