Girls flag football is one of the fastest-growing opportunities in youth sports, creating new pathways for girls to lead, compete, and experience the benefits of athletics.  

As momentum continues to grow, including the expansion of girls flag at the high school and collegiate levels, the RCX Sports Foundation is committed to helping communities build sustainable programs that welcome more girls into the game. 

Through the Girls Flag Starter Kit Grant, the RCX Sports Foundation will distribute 1,000 flag football kits nationwide to schools, nonprofits, and youth organizations launching or expanding girls flag programs. This initiative is designed to remove barriers to entry by providing essential equipment and resources needed to start strong and grow with confidence. 

We are prioritizing organizations that are ready to act quickly, serve new or underserved athletes, and align with the mission of expanding access to safe, inclusive youth sports opportunities. Selected organizations will join a growing national movement focused on building the future of girls flag football from local leagues to emerging collegiate pathways. 

Before applying, please ensure your organization is prepared to launch or expand a girls flag program within the next 3–6 months.  

The 2026 MLS GO PLAY FUND - NRPA Grant offers financial assistance for local park and recreation organizations that currently, or plan to operate an MLS GO league.

Please complete the application below to be considered for the 2026 MLS GO PLAY FUND - NRPA Grant cycle.

Application Acknowledgments: 

• This application is for local government agencies that manage and operate park and recreation spaces, services, programs and plans only (e.g. park and recreation agency, federally recognized tribal community operating recreational programs). Affiliated 501c(3) non-profit organizations are also welcome to apply. If the applicant is not a local government agency, the applicant is required to submit a signed letter of support for the project being proposed from the park and recreation agency director or equivalent. 
• The MLS GO PLAY FUND - NRPA Grant has limited funding and submitting an application does not guarantee the application will receive financial support. 
• The MLS GO PLAY FUND - NRPA Grant is to be distributed among multiple local government agencies.
• Funding is not guaranteed year after year. The goal of this grant is to empower leagues to build sustainable models that can operate independently after receiving initial funding.
• If your organization has previously received funding from the MLS GO PLAY FUND, proof demonstrating how the funding was utilized is required. 
• Incomplete applications will automatically be declined. 
• Funding cannot be requested for use in a reimbursement style.
• Applicants who are selected to receive funding must use funding within six months of receiving and will be asked to share participation numbers and program details with RCX Sports.

If you have any questions about the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to mlsgoplayfund@rcxsports.com. 

The 2026 MLS GO PLAY FUND - Organization Grant offers financial assistance for local park and recreation organizations that currently, or plan to operate an MLS GO league.

Please complete the application below to be considered for the 2026 MLS GO PLAY FUND - Organization Grant cycle.

Application Acknowledgments: 

• This application is for youth sport organizations that must currently, or have a plan to, operate an MLS GO league. 
• Applications will not be reviewed until 1) the applicant's organization has signed their MLS GO agreement, and 2) the applying organization has completed their MLS GO onboarding. 
• The MLS GO PLAY FUND - Organization Grant has limited funding and submitting an application does not guarantee the application will receive financial support. 
• Grant requests will be reviewed, and the approved amount may not cover the full requested amount.
• The MLS GO PLAY FUND - Organization Grant is to be distributed among multiple MLS GO organizations.
• Funding is not guaranteed year after year. The goal of this grant is to empower leagues to build sustainable models that can operate independently after receiving initial funding.
• If your organization has previously received funding from the MLS GO PLAY FUND, proof demonstrating how the funding was utilized is required. 
• Incomplete applications will automatically be declined. 
• Funding cannot be requested for use in a reimbursement style.
• Applicants who are selected to receive funding must use funding within six (6) months of receiving and will be asked to share participation numbers and program details with RCX Sports.

If you have any questions about the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to mlsgoplayfund@rcxsports.com. 

The MLS GO PLAY FUND offers financial assistance for MLS GO participants nationwide. A parent or legal guardian of the participant must complete the application to be considered for the 2026 MLS GO PLAY FUND grant cycle. Please allow at least one month to process your application.

Application Acknowledgments: 

• The participant's parent or legal guardian must be the one completing the application. 
• If applying for more than one individual, a separate application must be completed for each person. 
• Funding is only provided for participants of MLS GO programs and funds will not be provided for other youth soccer programs. 
• The MLS GO PLAY FUND has limited funding and submitting an application does not guarantee receiving financial support. 
• Incomplete applications will automatically be declined. 
• Receiving funding for one season does not guarantee applicants will receive funding for future seasons. 
• Financial assistance is only available for upcoming seasons and cannot be used to reimburse previous registrations. This includes if you have already registered your child for this upcoming season (funding will be not provided in a reimbursement style).
• Applications should be submitted at least one month prior to registration closing date.
• To be eligible for financial assistance, your annual household income must be less than the median national average of $83,730*, and the participant must be enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP or WIC. Proof of both will be required. 
• All funds will be sent directly to your league operator and not to the parent/guardian. 

 *This number was pulled from the US Census Website.

If you have any questions about the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to mlsgoplayfund@rcxsports.com. 

El MLS GO PLAY FUND ofrece asistencia financiera a los participantes de ligas de MLS GO en todo el país. Un padre o tutor legal del participante debe llenar la solicitud para ser considerado para el programa de becas del MLS GO PLAY FUND 2026.

Requisitos de la solicitud: 

• El padre o tutor legal del participante debe ser quien complete la solicitud.
• Los fondos solo se proporcionan para los participantes de ligas de MLS GO y no se proporcionarán fondos para otros programas de fútbol juvenil.
• El MLS GO PLAY FUND tiene fondos limitados y presentar una solicitud no garantiza  recibir apoyo financiero.
• Las solicitudes incompletas serán rechazadas automáticamente.
• Recibir fondos para una temporada no garantiza que recibirá fondos para temporadas futuras.
• La asistencia financiera solo está disponible para próximas temporadas y no se puede utilizar para reembolsar inscripciones anteriores. Esto incluye si ya ha inscrito al participante para la temporada actual (los fondos no se proporcionarán como reembolso).
• Para calificarpara la asistencia financiera, el ingreso anual de su hogar debe se inferior al promedio nacional de $83,730 y el participante debe estar inscrito en Medicaid, SNAP o WIC. Se requerirá prueba de ambos.
• Una vez aprobado, los fondos se enviarán directamente al operador de tu liga y no al padre/tutor.

Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre el proceso de solicitud, no dudes en ponerte en contacto con mlsgoplayfund@rcxsports.com.

The Indianapolis Colts Club Network NFL FLAG Participation Grant offers financial assistance for Colts Club Network participants only. A parent or legal guardian of the participant must complete the application to be considered for this grant. 

Application Acknowledgments: 

• The participant's parent or legal guardian must be the one completing the application. 
• Funding is only provided for participants of Indianapolis Colts Club Network programs and funds will not be provided for other flag football programs.
• The Indianapolis Colts Club Network NFL FLAG Participation Grant has limited funding and submitting an application does not guarantee receiving financial support.
• Incomplete applications will automatically be declined. 
• Receiving funding for one season does not guarantee I will receive funding for future seasons. 
• Financial assistance is only available for upcoming seasons and cannot be used to reimburse previous registrations. 
• To be eligible for financial assistance, your annual household income must be less than the Indiana state median average of $70,051*, and the participant must be enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP or WIC. Proof of both will be required.
• All funds will be sent directly to your league operator and not to the parent/guardian. 

If you have any questions about the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to nflflagfund@rcxsports.com. 

 *This number was pulled from the US Census Website.

The National Football League (NFL) is dedicated to growing women’s flag football around the world. In partnership with the RCX Sports Foundation, the NFL proudly presents the Women’s Flag Football International Scholarship Program—an annual opportunity that helps international female athletes continue their education while playing the game they love. 

Eligibility and Requirements: To qualify for the Women’s Flag Football Scholarship, applicants must: 

• Be a foreign national from a country outside of the United States (U.S.) that has the legal authorization required to attend a college or university in the U.S.
• Be at least 18 years of age or have parental/legal guardian approval. 
• Apply and be admitted to a U.S. college or university that offers a Women’s Varsity Flag Football program. International athletes already enrolled and rostered on a Women’s Flag Football team at a U.S. collegiate institution will also be considered.  
• Submit an essay of 1,000 words or less describing the impact flag football has had on them and their motivation to play at the collegiate level. 
• Show acceptable proof of high school graduation as defined by the district, state, province, or country. 
• Submit SAT/ACT scores (if applicable) and a high school transcript (or equivalent).
• Submit a professional letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, coach, school administrator, or mentor. 

Expectations to Remain Eligible: 

• Scholarship recipients must maintain satisfactory academic, behavioral, attendance, and performance standards as determined by their respective college/university and to be overseen by the NFL* 
• Scholarship recipients may be expected to participate in promotional activities or community events related to the program. 

*The NFL reserves the right to disqualify a scholarship recipient at any time should they fail to meet the requirements of the program and would no longer be eligible to receive any future funding.  

The 2026 NFL FLAG FUND - Individual Participant Grant offers financial assistance for NFL FLAG participants nationwide. A parent or legal guardian of the participant must complete the application to be considered for the 2026 NFL FLAG FUND grant cycle. 

Application Acknowledgments: 

• The participant's parent or legal guardian must be the one completing the application. 
• Funding is only provided for participants of NFL FLAG programs and funds will not be provided for other flag football programs. 
• The NFL FLAG FUND has limited funding and submitting an application does not guarantee receiving financial support. 
• Incomplete applications will automatically be declined. 
• Receiving funding for one season does not guarantee you will receive funding for future seasons. 
• Financial assistance is only available for upcoming seasons and cannot be used to reimburse previous registrations. 
• Applications should be submitted at least three weeks prior to registration closing date.
• To be eligible for financial assistance, your annual household income must be less than the median national average of $83,730*, and the participant must be enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP or WIC. Proof of both will be required. Any financial or benefits information you share is kept strictly confidential and reviewed only by the RCX team. Neither league operators nor the NFL have access to this information.
• League operators must approve of the funds, if awarded. 
• If awarded, all funds will be sent directly to your league operator and not to the parent/guardian. 

If you have any questions about the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to nflflagfund@rcxsports.com. 

 *This number was pulled from the US Census Website.

The American Coney Island NFL FLAG Grant offers financial assistance for NFL FLAG Michigan participants. A parent or legal guardian of the participant must complete the application to be considered for the 2026 NFL FLAG FUND grant cycle. 

Application Acknowledgments: 

• The participant's parent or legal guardian must be the one completing the application. 
• Funding is only provided for participants of NFL FLAG programs in MICHIGAN and funds will not be provided for other flag football programs. 
• The American Coney Island Fund has limited funding and submitting an application does not guarantee receiving financial support. 
• Incomplete applications will automatically be declined. 
• Receiving funding for one season does not guarantee receiving funding for future seasons. 
• Financial assistance is only available for upcoming seasons and cannot be used to reimburse previous registrations. 
• To be eligible for financial assistance, your annual household income must be less than the MICHIGAN median average of $71,149*, and the participant must be enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP or WIC. Proof of both will be required. 
• The participant must play for an NFL FLAG Michigan league.
• All funds will be sent directly to your league operator and not to the parent/guardian. 

If you have any questions about the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to nflflagfund@rcxsports.com. 

 *This number was pulled from the US Census Website.

RCX Sports Foundation - 2026 Anyone Can Help AED Grant in Partnership with ZOLL Public Safety

The RCX Sports Foundation and ZOLL Public Safety are committed to helping youth sports leagues build safer sidelines and be prepared for cardiac emergencies. This application helps us understand your league, your athletes, and how an AED would strengthen your emergency readiness.   

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be a non-profit youth sports organization.
2. Your organization does not currently have an AED.
3. Your organization must have an Emergency Action Plan in place.

The Support Every Game Campaign - Supported by Gillette Venus and Head & Shoulders with Females in Flag and the RCX Sports Foundation offers Females in Flag branded sports bras for female NFL FLAG participants nationwide. A parent or legal guardian of the participant must complete the application to be considered for the Females in Flag Sports Bra Donation Program - Supported by Gillette Venus and Head & Shoulders.

Application Acknowledgments: 

• The participant's parent or legal guardian must be the one completing the application. 
• Sports bras are only provided for female participants of NFL FLAG programs and will not be provided for other flag football programs. 
• The Females in Flag Sports Bra Donation Program - Supported by Gillette Venus and Head & Shoulders has limited sports bras and submitting an application does not guarantee receiving a sports bra.
• Incomplete applications will automatically be declined. 
• Additionally, participants must be under the age of 18. Participants aged 19 are eligible if they are in high school and participating in an NFL FLAG program.
• If approved, sports bras will be sent directly to you.
• Returns or exchanges of sports bras are not permitted. 

If you have any questions about the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to foundation@rcxsports.com.