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USA Football Equipment Grants Now Available For 2010
By Riddell on May 12, 2010Youth & High School Football Programs Eligible for $1 Million in Equipment Grants.
USA Football, the sport’s national governing body on youth and amateur levels, is accepting applications for equipment grants to youth, middle school and high school football programs throughout the country based on merit and need. USA Football will award $1 million in equipment grants to football programs across the United States in preparation for the 2010 season.
USA Football’s grant program has assisted the youth and high school football community since 2006 and will have awarded more than $3 million worth of football equipment by the end of this year.
USA Football is an independent non-profit organization and is the official youth football development partner of the NFL, its 32 teams and the NFL Players Association.
Each youth league (players aged 6-14) selected for a grant receives a $1,000 package that offers a variety of football equipment to choose from. High schools receive similar packages valued at $1,500. All grants are fulfilled by Riddell, the official football helmet and protective equipment partner of USA Football and its national team program. Awarded Riddell equipment includes helmets, shoulder pads, field equipment and apparel.
Youth leagues and schools may submit applications through June 4, at http://www.usafootball.com/grants_and_fundraisers. Applications may be submitted online or mailed.
“Our equipment grants help youth leagues and school football programs continue to make a positive impact in their communities through America’s favorite sport,” USA Football Executive Director SCOTT HALLENBECK said. “Even with multiple fundraisers and registration fees, some organizations struggle to properly equip their teams. We’re proud to help ensure great football experiences for the young people, families and volunteers who power this sport and celebrate its values of teamwork and sportsmanship.”
USA Football offers innovative programs and resources to further strengthen the sport and provide players a positive football experience. The independent non-profit has members – players, coaches, youth league commissioners, and game officials – in all 50 states. More than 1.1 million high school boys play football, which more than doubles the next-played sport by this group.
USA Football’s equipment grant program is made possible through the NFL Youth Football Fund, a non-profit foundation created by the NFL and NFL Players Association in 1998.
About USA Football
USA Football, the sport’s national governing body on youth and amateur levels, conducts more than 100 football training events annually to further strengthen the game. USA Football members – coaches, game officials and league commissioners – reside in all 50 states. The independent non-profit is the official youth football development partner of the NFL, its 32 teams and the NFL Players Association and also manages U.S. national teams within the sport for international competition. USA Football is chaired by former NFL team executive Carl Peterson.
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Hello.Are their any grant programs for equipment for junior colleges?I would be interested if you have any information.Thanks!
Riddell is the official helmet and protective equipment provider of USA Football. Riddell offers grant programs through USA Football. You must create an account through them in order to establish equipment grants. You can enroll on their website here: http://www.usafootball.com/grants/
For any further questions please refer to a USA Football representative. Thank you.
i have a 10yr son that love the game of football.need equipment that i do not have money for. you see i am not working i have a very bad back so i can work money is not so good at this time.my son jaden is a very good boy and he is good in school.he know our money is not that.so he do not ask for much.but win need it i like to try to get.sometime i can not help him.and that make me cry.because he do all i ask of him.one i dont not have money for the rant he try to give me his $3.oo he save.and he try to give it to me for rant.that made me cry.you se he a good boy. and i like for you to help me to get he some good equipment for a good little boy you can call me at 631-220-6642. or stanleymannstan@yahoo.com
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I would like more about getting a “Grant” for the Middle School Team.
Dear Potential Team Sponsor:
The objective of the Easton Playground Youth Football Program is being committed to firmly instill in the children of the community, the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority so that they may be well adjusted, strong, and happy children who will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.
The Easton Playground Youth Football Program is anxiously a waiting the upcoming football season. Once again, we will be competing against local teams. Our football teams are seeking your support. Your support will enable our organization to buy training/game equipment, game uniforms, helmets, shoulder pads, cleats, accessories (pants inserts, sports under garments, socks, helmet decals, gloves, and etc.) pay for travel, scholarships, sports clinics, and officials’ salaries.
The Easton Playground Youth Football Program is in dire need of equipment and uniforms for its football players. The Easton Rhinos needs your help to make all this happen for these awesome kids. We are looking forward to your sponsorship to help us meet their needs.
The Easton Playground Youth Football Program of New Orleans, Louisiana, will like to express our special thanks and recognition in advance to you, for generously supporting our organization. This will not be possible without YOU!
Dear Easton Park,
Riddell is the official helmet and protective equipment provider of USA Football. We established this relationship in order to help organizations in your exact situation. Riddell offers grant programs through USA Football. You must create an account through them in order to establish equipment grants. You can enroll on their website here: http://www.usafootball.com/grants/
For any further questions please refer to a USA Football representative. Thank you.
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I recently helped initiate a youth football team in Northeast Tacoma, WA (NE Tacoma Tigers Youth Football) and I am currently a coach. We are in desperate need of additional funding for equipment and a field. Although the registration period for Riddell grants in 2010 has expired, would you be aware of any grants I may be able to apply for? Our team is currently playing on a run down soccer field and we can only have 2-3 home games (7 away games) for the entire season because we don’t have a sanctioned field. We have great kids who provide maximum effort at all times and we want to provide them with a safe playing field and equipment. If you are not aware of any grants, please keep us in mind for next year. Thank you very much for your time.
Sincerely,
Carlos Mojica
I am a student at Pottsville Junior High and in a class called East. We help the school figure out new problems and help with the enviroment. We rlly need a new field house but dnt have the money to afford it. All i ask for is that we have pants, helments, pads, and some money to afford to build a new field house. Thanks for ur time
Desperately need help finding a grant to help pay for equipment expenses. We are a non-profit organization that funds all expenses (100%) for both the middle school program (grades 5-8) and the high school. Fundraising was way down this year and we need help paying off our equipment expense this year! The schools do not fund any part of our program & we have a $10,000 bill for reconditioning and helmet expenses. If you know of anyplace we can go, we desperately need your help!! Thank you!
Please look into the USA Football program. We have a partnership with them that provides equipment for grants that USA Football offers to youth organizations that qualify. Find out more at http://www.usafootball.com
I looked at the website above for USA Football but it did not give me much information on the grant process or timing. Do you know when they will open up the 2011 grant applications? Would also like to better understand the process used for the grants. Thanks!
Again, please contact someone from USA Football for more information. We simply help provide the equipment.
pls send me sum info about the grants. we are in need of any help we can get @ towers hs. in decatur ga. thanks. 678-933-1946
In need of Grant for youth football,youth organization needs youth helmets and shoulder pads 50 kids.
Joseph,
Please visit usafootball.com for more information about grants for your youth organization.
hey im trying to start a football team at my high school but my high school is a charter school. the problem is that we dont have enoigh money to buy equipment. our has been wanting to start a football team for awhile now but our principle tell us that money is an issue. my schools name is Leadership Public Schools Richmond its in California. please help us out. our school really wants to have a team. thank you cant wait to hear back from you.
Please place us on the list for upcoming grant opportunitites. Thank you.
We are trying to start ayouth football league ,We were told sometimes you will donate last years equiptment to different leagues . Is this true ? We are starting with nothing ! We will take anything you can donate us & GREATLY APPRECIATE IT !!!!!!!
For information on receiving football equipment grants for your youth league, please contact USA Football. We provide equipment to USA Football through our partnership with them, which they in turn award to members. Please visit http://www.usafootball.com for more information.
For information on receiving football equipment grants for your youth league, please contact USA Football. We provide equipment to USA Football through our partnership with them, which they in turn award to members. Please visit usafootball.com for more information.
Need help with fottbal equipment and uniforms if possible
We would be happy to help. What questions do you have? Feel free to call us directly at 800-275-5338. Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm EST.
hi my name is jeffrey williams and i am the owner of the middle ga pitbulls semi pro football located in cochran ga. and i want to know more about yall grant what do i have to do
Jeffrey,
Please follow up with our partners at USA Football. The grant program is through them. Not us. For more information go to http://www.usafootball.com/grants_and_fundraisers
we submitted a grant application. will we be notified if we did not get awarded the grant?
Steve, you will have to follow up with USA Football. They will be able to tell you if they are sending out notifications to all submissions.
Thank you.
dear riddell
my name is malik rhys I am FRESHMAN at epic academy on the south side of chicago my school is 3 years old and we are trying to start an football team but we dont have ENOUGH money i was wondering do u any wear we can get grants or DONATION
Malik, our partners USA Football have a grant program that we supply equipment for. Please contact USA Football about equipment grants. http://usafootball.com/grants_and_fundraisers