The Green Bay Packers and USA Football, the sport’s national governing body and official sports organization of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, recently awarded USA Football Fall Grants to youth soccer organizations across Wisconsin. The wide range of grants supports the development of grassroots programs that will continue to bring local communities together and inspire a new generation of footballers and fans.
USA Football’s grant program, made possible with support from the NFL Foundation, complements the Packers’ continued support of grassroots football by awarding new equipment and resources to local youth programs based on merit and need. Masu. This allows young athletes to continue enjoying America’s favorite sport while learning life lessons and building friendships.
Local youth football programs receiving 2024 USA Football Fall Grants include:
- Poynette Panthers Youth Football Located in Poynette, Wisconsin.
- saint francis xavier football In Cross Plains, Wisconsin.
- pardeeville youth football Located in Pardeeville, Wisconsin.
- fox valley pop warner football Located in Appleton, Wisconsin.
- McFarland Youth Football Co., Ltd. Located in McFarland, Wisconsin.
- columbus football organization Located in Columbus, Wisconsin.
- Southeastern Wisconsin Brew City Pop Warner Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- madtown elite In Madison, Wisconsin.
“The Packers are always looking for new ways to support youth soccer in Wisconsin,” said USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck. “We are grateful for this opportunity to work together for the benefit of youth soccer organizations and the local soccer community. Our fall grants will help programs access critical modern equipment and resources. , allowing youth athletes to enjoy America’s favorite sport.”
Nationally, USA Football’s fall grant recipients represent more than 630 youth sports organizations and were awarded approximately $350,000 in new youth soccer equipment. USA Football has awarded approximately $1.1 million in grants to eligible youth football leagues and multi-sport youth programs through the 2024 calendar year.
Since 2006, USA Football has awarded more than $21 million in grants to youth and school-based football programs. It has directly benefited youth and high school athletes across 14,000 programs in all 50 states and Washington, DC.
About USA Football: USA Football is the governing body for American football in the United States, the United States’ only member of the International Federation of American Football, and the official sports organization of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Its nonprofit mission includes designing and delivering superior education, development and competition programs in American football, including tackle football and flag football. USA Football is the only organization that selects and organizes U.S. men’s and women’s national teams in federation-sanctioned international competitions.
About the NFL Foundation: The National Football League Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those involved in the game of football, from players at all levels to communities across the country. The NFL Foundation represents 32 NFL clubs and supports the health, safety and wellness of athletes, youth football, and the communities that support our game. For more information about the NFL Foundation, please visit www.NFLFoundation.org.
