NRPA partnered with USA Football to provide resources and support to park and recreation agencies and organizations playing on public fields.  Endowed by the NFL and NFLPA in 2002, USA Football is the official youth football development partner of the NFL, its 32 teams and the NFL Players Association and manages U.S. national teams for international competition. USA Football is an independent 501-c-3 non-profit organization that leads the development of the game through educational programs and innovative resources.

USA Football also annually awards $1 million in equipment grants to eligible youth football organizations and school-sponsored football programs. 2011 grants have been already awarded but Register now and receive a notice from USA Football regarding the release of the 2012 Equipment Grant application.