Chargers Champions School Grant Program

The Chargers Champions School Grant Program is a signature initiative of the Chargers Impact Fund, the charitable arm of the Los Angeles Chargers. Since its inception in 2000, the program has been committed to improving the health and well-being of children in Southern California. Over the past two decades, Chargers Champions has awarded more than $6 million in funding to over 125 schools across San Diego and Imperial Counties. The program was launched to assist schools in meeting their students’ basic physical fitness, nutrition, and athletic needs. The 2025 Chargers Champions Grant Program continues this legacy by offering grant funding to eligible public and private schools in the San Diego and Imperial regions. The grant amounts are tiered by school enrollment: $25,000 for schools with up to 500 students, $40,000 for schools with 501 to 999 students, and $75,000 for schools with 1,000 or more students. These funds may be used for a variety of campus-based projects such as weight rooms, fitness trails, heart monitors, running tracks, or equipment for jogging programs. The application process involves multiple phases. All submitted applications must be complete and properly submitted to be considered. A first-round review is conducted to ensure completeness and alignment with the program’s spirit and guidelines. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications are disqualified. Those that pass this initial review are evaluated by the Leadership Team—comprising education, business, and community leaders who work closely with the County Office of Education. This team selects a group of finalists based on merit, after which site visits are scheduled to validate the contents of each application. Award notifications for the 2025 grant cycle are scheduled for early June 2025. Chargers Champions reserves the right to partially fund applications if only portions of the requests meet the program’s funding guidelines. While the exact opening and closing dates for application submission are not publicly specified, the program is understood to operate on an annual cycle. The Chargers Champions School Grant Program reflects a long-standing commitment to student wellness and community partnership. By directly supporting schools in their efforts to provide essential health and fitness infrastructure, the program empowers educators and enhances student outcomes across Southern California.

Submit complete application; incomplete applications are automatically disqualified; finalists subject to site visits for verification.