Grant Programs
Carolina Panthers Graduate Scholarship
The Carolina Panthers award two $10,000 scholarships each year to outstanding student-athletes who have completed their undergraduate work and are seeking support for their graduate level studies. Scholarships are awarded to one male and one female student-athlete in North Carolina or South Carolina on the basis of leadership, citizenship and academic merit. For more information, please contact the Foundation For The Carolinas at 704-973-4500.
Carolina Panthers Players Sam Mills Memorial Scholarship
The Carolina Panthers players award two $5,100 scholarships each year to outstanding high school senior student-athletes who are seeking support for their undergraduate college level studies. Scholarships are awarded to one male and one female student-athlete on the basis of leadership, community service and academic merit. Applications are considered from candidates who are residents of Mecklenburg County in North Carolina and Spartanburg County in South Carolina. For more information, please contact the Foundation For The Carolinas at 704-973-4500.
Community Grants
Carolina Panthers Charities Grant Funding is available to non-profit agencies whose missions address the educational, athletic and human services needs of communities throughout North and South Carolina. Resources are also made available to arts, science and civic organizations in the Carolinas. Priority consideration is given to agencies whose programs benefit youth. Grants are made once a year and are awarded to non-profit , tax-exempt, charitable organizations that are exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The application deadline is May 1 each year.
Carolina Panthers Fisher Athletic Equipment Grants
The Carolina Panthers Fisher Athletic Equipment grants program annually awards six equipment grants, each with a retail value of approximately $1,000. The six grants are designated for high school football programs through the Carolina Panthers Fisher Athletic Equipment Grant. It is highly recommended that organizations read the eligibility requirements before applying.
USA Football Equipment Grants
The USA Football Equipment Grant program provides youth leagues and high school programs in the United States with more than $500,000 worth of new football equipment annually. USA Football awards youth football equipment grants of up to $1,000 and high school football equipment grants of up to $1,500. Dozens of organizations in the Carolinas receive support through this program each year. Applications traditionally open in late April/early May each year. For more information, visit USA Football Grants.
NFL Grassroots Field Grant Program
The NFL Grassroots Field Grant Program is a joint venture between the NFL and Local Initiatives Support Corporation. The NFL Grassroots Field Grant Program provides non-profit groups, neighborhood-based organizations and high schools in low to moderate income areas with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety and accessibility of football fields in underserved areas of NFL markets. The program makes matching grants of up to $250,000 available for capital improvement projects, including field surface grants and general field support. Applications are traditionally due December 15 each year with grant winners notified by March. For more information, including a request for proposals form and eligibility requirements, visit the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
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 National Football League Foundation represents the 32 NFL clubs and supports the health and safety of athletes, youth football and the communities which support our game.