Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts and USA Football, the sport's governing body and a recognized sports organization of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, recently awarded USA Football's fall grants to youth football organizations throughout Indiana, eastern Illinois and northern Kentucky.
The extensive grant offerings support the development of grassroots programs so they may continue to bring local communities together and inspire a new generation of football athletes and fans.
USA Football's grants program, which is made possible by support from the NFL Foundation, complements the Colts' continued support of grassroots football by awarding new equipment and resources to local youth programs based on merit and need, allowing young athletes to continue enjoying the sport while learning life lessons and building friendships.
Local youth football programs receiving a 2024 USA Football Fall Grant include:
| Program | City, State |
|---|---|
| Center Grove Bantam Football | Bargersville, Ind. |
| Danville Bears | Danville, Ill. |
| East KY Youth Athletics | Inez, Ky. |
| Franklin Youth Football League | Franklin, Ind. |
| Fort Wayne Police Athletic league | Fort Wayne, Ind. |
| Hikes Point Lobos | Louisville, Ky. |
| Indy Parks & Recreation | Indianapolis |
| Indy Steelers AYF | Indianapolis |
| KFL Owensboro Football Ky | Owensboro, Ky. |
| Maryville Patriots | Louisville, Ky. |
| McCutcheon Youth Football | Lafayette, Ind. |
| Mudsock Youth Football | Fishers, Ind. |
| Owensboro Davies County Youth Football | Owensboro, Ky. |
| Pleasant Grove Dolphins | Fisherville, Ky. |
| River City Renegades | Louisville, Ky. |
| Ross Community Center Football | Muncie, Ind. |
| Rush County Youth Football | Rushville, Ind. |
| Shively Seminoles | Louisville, Ky. |
| Tippecanoe Valley Youth Football | Rochester, Ind. |
| Trinity Youth Football League | Seymour, Ind. |
| Youth Football For All Inc. | Eklhart, Ind. |
"USA Football is thrilled to work alongside the Colts to support local football organizations and the communities they serve," said USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck. "The Colts have shown their dedication to advancing and growing the sport time and again. We're thankful for this opportunity to collaborate through our grants program and look forward to future endeavors."
Nationwide, USA Football's fall grant recipients represent more than 630 youth sports organizations that were awarded approximately $350,000 in new youth football equipment. Throughout the 2024 calendar year, USA Football has awarded approximately $1.1 million in grants to deserving youth football leagues and multi-sport youth programs.
Since 2006, USA Football has awarded more than $21 million in grants to youth and school-based football programs, which has directly benefited youth and high school players across 14,000 programs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
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About USA Football: USA Football is the governing body of American football in the United States, the sole U.S. member of the International Federation of American Football, and a recognized sports organization of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Its non-profit mission includes designing and delivering premier educational, development, and competitive programs for American football, including tackle and flag football. USA Football is the only organization that selects and organizes men's and women's U.S. National Teams in federation-sanctioned international competition.
About The 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 NFL Foundation represents the 32 NFL clubs and supports the health, safety and wellness of athletes, youth football, and the communities that support our game. For more information on The NFL Foundation, visit: www.NFLFoundation.org.
