YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUES AWARDED NEARLY $1 MILLION IN NEW EQUIPMENT THROUGH USA FOOTBALL SPRING GRANTS
USA Football’s 2022 Grant Program to deliver up to $2 million in support, including $1 million in Spring Grants
USA Football, the sport’s national governing body and a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, is awarding nearly $1 million in new football equipment this spring to more than 1,500 youth leagues across 49 states. Spring grant awards are fulfilled by USA Football partners Riddell and BSN SPORTS, leaders in protective equipment and team sports apparel, respectively.
USA Football’s spring grants are part of the independent non-profit’s comprehensive grant program, which will award up to $2 million in equipment and other resources this year to deserving youth leagues and multi-sport youth programs which offer football experiences. USA Football, a youth football development partner of the NFL, receives support for its grant program from the NFL Foundation.
“The health and well-being of our children – physically, socially and emotionally – is our top priority,” said USA Football CEO SCOTT HALLENBECK. “In addition to fun and fitness, football draws our kids and families into ‘community’ that all of us need, which the past two years have made even more apparent. Thanks to the support and partnership of the NFL Foundation, Riddell and BSN SPORTS, children in nearly every state will enjoy an even better youth football experience in 2022.”
"USA Football's grants provide youth football families the support they deserve," said ALEXIA GALLAGHER, Vice President of Philanthropy and Executive Director of the NFL Foundation. "The NFL Foundation is more than inspired to partner with USA Football to enrich children's lives through exciting experiences and cherished memories that playing youth sports deliver."
Since 2006, USA Football has awarded more than $15 million in grants to youth and school-based football programs, which has directly benefitted more than 500,000 youth and high school players across 9,500 programs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
About USA Football: USA Football designs and delivers premier educational, developmental and competitive programs to advance and grow the sport. As the sport’s national governing body, member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and organizer of the U.S. National Team for international competition, USA Football partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and athletics to support positive football experiences for youth, high school and other amateur players.
About The NFL Foundation: The National Football League Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football – from players at all levels to communities across the country. The NFL Foundation represents the 32 NFL clubs and supports the health, safety and wellness of athletes, youth football, and the communities that support our game. For more information on The NFL Foundation, visit: www.NFLFoundation.org.
About Riddell: Riddell was founded with a goal of giving back to the football community while advancing the sport through game-changing innovations in helmet technology and protective equipment that enhance on-field performance. Riddell has been the long-standing leader in football head protection and protective athletic equipment for more than 90 years, and is leading the game to a strong future by creating a path to next generation protection.
About BSN SPORTS: Dallas-based BSN SPORTS is the leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment. A division of Varsity Brands, BSN SPORTS markets and distributes its products to over 150,000 institutional and team sports customers in colleges and universities, middle and high schools, and recreational programs throughout the United States via catalog, e-commerce, and direct sales. Focused on providing game changing solutions through local partnerships, multi-brand selection and one-stop shopping for equipment and uniforms, BSN SPORTS’ more than 3,000 employees have been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972. For more information about BSN SPORTS please visit www.bsnsports.com