INDIVIDUAL GRANTS
Who is eligible to apply for an NFL FLAG Individual Grant?
Individual grants are available to assist with player costs for any child, ages 6-18, who is interested in participating in NFL FLAG. Parents or legal guardians of participants will apply for the grant on behalf of the child. Grants are only available for participants in NFL FLAG leagues, funding for other flag football programs will not be provided. Applications will be considered based on the following criteria:
- Completed application.
- Annual household income is less than the national average of $74,580 and proof of income is verified and valid.
- Child receives free and reduced lunch and proof has been verified and is valid.
- Individual has not already registered to participate in an NFL FLAG league.
- Participant has not already received funding for the current calendar year.
- Please note that this list of criteria is not meant to be definitive and can be changed at the discretion of the NFL and the RCX Sports Foundation.
If I meet all criteria, does that mean I will automatically receive a grant?
Unfortunately, no. The NFL FLAG FUND has limited resources and cannot approve every deserving applicant. The NFL FLAG FUND Selection Committee will review every application carefully before making a final decision.
How much funding can I receive through an NFL FLAG Fund Individual Grant?
The amount of funding provided is the full cost for your child to participate in an NFL FLAG league, with a maximum amount of $100 per child. For example, if your NFL FLAG league costs $85 and you are awarded a grant, you will receive the full $85. On the other hand, if your NFL Flag league costs $150 and you are awarded a grant, you will receive a grant for $100 and then you would be responsible for the other $50.
What type of information do I need to provide on the application?
Before starting your application, we recommend ensuring that you have all necessary information and documents handy. Examples of information include: all necessary organization contact information, the total cost of your NFL FLAG participation cost, proof of income, proof of free and reduced lunch status, etc.
What is the process for applying for funding?
- Gather all necessary information (examples listed above) prior to beginning your application.
- Visit HERE to start your application. This link will direct you to Submittable, our grant application software.
- Create a free account on Submittable to get started.
- Review the grant acknowledgements to ensure you quality for the grant.
- Select the NFL FLAG FUND – Individual Grant and start your application. Follow the instructions in the application and note any required responses before submitting. If you ‘Save a Draft’ you can return to your application in your Submittable account to finish the application at a later time. Once you are finished with your application, make sure to submit it.
- Once you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email.
- Sign into Submittable to check your application status, request to edit your application, or message the RCX Sports Foundation with questions regarding your application.
- You will receive an email whether your application is accepted or declined.
- If you run into any technical issues, the question mark at the top of the page will direct you to Submittable’s customer service team.
If awarded a grant, how will I receive my funding?
All individual grants from the NFL FLAG Fund will funnel through your league operator. Once approved, the RCX Sports Foundation will notify your league operator of your grant and send the funding directly to them. The league operator will then either waiver your registration fee or provide a code to use a discount upon registration. Please note that once you register for the league, funding cannot be reimbursed. We advise all applicants to wait to register for their league until their application is awarded or declined.