In Partnership with the National Football League and USA Football
 
NFL Youth Football Fund Local Agency Grants
NRPA administers a Local Agency Grant (LAG) program each year in partnership with the NFL Youth Football Fund. The grant cycle is usually announced each summer and funding is awarded in the fall.
2008 details are expected to be announced soon. Updates will be posted here as soon as information is available. Check back for updates regularly.
LAG grants typically range between $1,000-$5,000 and are intended to be used for football programming, scholarships for underserved audiences, safety equipment, training for coaches and officials, etc.
List of 2007 Grant Recipients
Host a NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Event in 2008
Youth sports organizers, don't miss out on the opportunity to be one of the thousands of community organizations and schools around the country hosting an NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick (PPK) competition this season!
The program is still no-cost to organizers who host a local competition and to every youngster that participates. PPK is for boys and girls ages 8-15. Once you register, a PPK administrative kit will be sent to you.
The PPK Administrative Kit includes:
* Certificates for all participants
* Ribbons for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners
* Footballs (one of each size needed)
* Kicking tees
* Promotional posters
For more information about the NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Program, or any other NFL youth initiative, visit www.NFLyouthfootball.com
Join BOOMER ESIASON in Support Youth Football! Click the 'Play' button below to hear a message from BOOMER and learn how YOU can help!
Former NFL Quarterback Boomer Esiason learned to play youth football on public fields in East Islip, New York. Learn how you can join Boomer in support of youth football and keep the dream of football alive for America’s youth by participating in the NRPA National Youth Football Inventory. The NFL Youth Football Fund is committed to improving access and opportunity for youth and the sport of football and by completing this 15-minute online survey, you’ll be notified of future funding opportunities that could benefit your programs.
 The National Youth Football Facilities Inventory Survey is being funding by the NFL Youth Football Fund and USA Football and is being conducted for NRPA by GreenPlay, LLC.
NFL Youth Football Fund and USA Football
The NFL Youth Football Fund and USA Football have partnered with NRPA to provide assistance to park and recreation agencies and organizations playing on public fields. The partnership provides resources and support to agencies and organizations that are committed to growing and improving youth football, infrastructure and advocacy efforts in their local communities.
Visit the NFL Youth Football website for information on NFL Flag, NFL Punt, Pass & Kick, NFL Junior Player Development (JPD) and NFL High School Player Development (HSPD).
The USA Football website contains valuable information and resources for youth football providers, such as:
- Leagues – How to start or manage a league, equipment guidelines, emergency action plans, field set up and guidelines, registration, fundraising and more!
- Coaching – Coaching guide, coaching schools, online coaches training, etc.
- Officiating – Officials exam, libraries and clinics.
- Health & Safety – Injury prevention and emergency care guidelines, conditioning, hydration, nutrition, equipment, research and more!
NRPA Youth Football News
Features of the Summer 2008 Edition include:
- How to Host a NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Event
- 'I Played': Tell Your Story
- $2,500 Community Grants Available from Liberty Mutual
- When It's Registration Time, Bring the WOW! Factor
- USA Football Certified Coaching Education Program
- USA Football Commemorative Ball Tour
- Mecklenburg County Mandates USAF Coaching Course
Become an Advocate for Youth Football
Would you like to improve youth football in your community? If you desire better programs, properly trained coaches, better fields and facilities or other enhancements to youth football in your community, NRPA can help.
The Youth Football Advocacy Toolkit is a free online resource and is now available to anyone that would like to advocate for youth football in their local community.
This toolkit was developed by NRPA in conjunction with Park & Recreation professionals. The toolkit will help you learn the basics of effective advocacy and how to build public support for youth football.
Think public employees can't advocate? Think again! The toolkit will offer guidance on the role of public employees and help you empower others to support youth football so you'll be ready to ‘Go Forth and Advocate’ for youth football improvements in your community. Keep in mind that the toolkit provides guidance, but you'll need to check your local agency's policies to determine what you can and cannot do as an advocate.
Go Forth and Advocate!
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LAG Recipients 2007
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