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. 

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 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.