NFL and FanDuel Fund $2.5M in Problem Gambling Prevention Grants through NCPG's Agility Program
The Agility Grants program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofits for implementing problem gambling prevention programs in their communities. Funded by the NFL Foundation and FanDuel, it's the first national grant program of its kind, distributing over $1 million from 2022-2024, with an additional $1.5 million planned for 2025-2027.
Applications for Spring 2025 are open until February 26, 2025, 11:59 pm ET.
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Support Resources:
- Info Session Webinar: Overview for first-time applicants
- Open Office Hours: 30-minute individual consultations
- Program Evaluation Sessions: One-hour consultations with Dr. Courser
- Evaluation Basics Webinar: Guidance on measuring program success
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Strategic Priorities:
- Prevention Innovation:
- Develops and deploys new prevention programs
- Expands promising existing programs
- Validates program effectiveness through research
- Must include evaluation component
- Prevention Amplification:
- Promotes new thought leaders
- Supports community awareness
- Prioritizes youth voices and leaders of color
- Encourages new partnerships
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Key Application Details:
- Eligibility: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations
- Award range: $20,000 – $40,000
- NCPG membership not required
- One application per organization
- Max 15% overhead costs allowed
- Partners must provide support letters
- Cannot fund treatment or responsible gambling programs
Target Audiences:
- Students (middle school through college)
- Student athletes
- Communities of color
- Populations at higher risk for gambling problems
Applications are reviewed based on:
- Strategic alignment
- Project feasibility
- Impact potential
- Organizational capacity
- Budget effectiveness
Recipients must participate in a midyear check-in and submit a final impact report within one month of program completion.