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2024 NBA Foundation Grant

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

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Grant Description

The NBA Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for 2024 on a rolling basis. The grants focus on promoting school-to-career employment opportunities targeting Black youth aged 14-24. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalent in Canada) and serve a minimum of 25 youth annually within the 28 designated NBA markets. Applications are reviewed within 12-14 weeks of submission. The NBA Foundation Mission: To drive economic opportunity for under-resourced youth, ages 14-24, by funding programs that generate successful transitions from school to meaningful employment with priority being given to organizations operating in NBA team markets. The NBA Foundation will accomplish its mission by investing in programs and partnerships with and making grants to local and national organizations that promote school-to-career employment opportunities, including job readiness, skill training, job placement, and career advancement. The NBA Foundation is no longer accepting rolling applications. To create a more focused and streamlined process, the NBA Foundation has shifted from rolling applications to designated application cycles. The next application window is open from October 1-November 14, 2025.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - Not specified

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Additional Requirements

Organizations must serve Black youth aged 14-24 within NBA markets.

Geographic Eligibility

Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, San Francisco, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Antonio, Toronto, Salt Lake City, and Washington, D.C.

Key Dates

Application Opens

October 1, 2025

Application Closes

November 14, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

NBA Foundation

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Categories
Youth
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Employment Labor and Training
Community Development