The Philadelphia Eagles and USA Football, the sport’s national governing body and a youth football development partner of the NFL, recently awarded USA Football spring grants in an effort to advance youth programs across the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Over $30,000 will be distributed to 62 youth football programs in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Complementing the Philadelphia Eagles’ continued support of grassroots football, USA Football’s grant program awards new equipment and resources to local youth football programs based on merit and need. Made possible by NFL Foundation support, USA Football’s grant program helps children in our area stay active and enjoy the fun and fitness of America’s favorite sport.
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“We are grateful to USA Football and the NFL Foundation for their joint efforts in supporting the game at the youth level through their annual equipment grant donation,” said Eagles Vice President of Community Relations Julie Hirshey. “These much-needed resources will greatly benefit over 60 youth football programs and leagues throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area and provide increased access and opportunity for our city’s youth athletes to participate in sports in a safe, fun and engaging environment.”
“We are pleased to stand with the Philadelphia Eagles in a shared commitment to children across the Greater Philadelphia Area,” said USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck. “Together with the NFL Foundation, the health and well-being of our children is our top priority. The thousands of moms and dads who volunteer to coach and guide kids under their care also inspire our work and vocation.”
Nationwide, USA Football’s spring grant recipients represent 49 states as more than 1,600 youth sports organizations were awarded approximately $900,000 in new football equipment for their children. Throughout the 2022 calendar year, USA Football will award up to $2 million in grants to deserving youth football leagues and multi-sport youth programs.
Since 2006, in partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles, USA Football has awarded more than $15 million in grants to youth and school-based football programs, which has directly benefitted more than 500,000 youth and high school players across 9,500 programs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Local youth football programs receiving a 2022 USA Football Spring Grant:
| YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAM | CITY, STATE |
| Ambler Whitpain Youth Football Association | North Wales, PA |
| Aston Athletic Association | Aston, PA |
| Berwick Youth Football League | Berwick, PA |
| Bloomsburg Youth Football & Cheerleading | Bloomsburg, PA |
| Blue Mountain Youth Football Association | Pottsville, PA |
| Boyertown Optimist Bears | Boyertown, PA |
| Center City Youth Sports Inc | Allentown, PA |
| Central Columbia Youth Football Organization | Mifflinville, PA |
| Central Mountain Youth Football and Cheer | Lock Haven, PA |
| Central Youth Football | Flemington, NJ |
| Centre Region Parks & Recreation | State College, PA |
| Chester Panthers | Marcus Hook, PA |
| Chester Panthers Youth Empowerment | Marcus Hook, PA |
| CLS Mustangs | Philadelphia, PA |
| Dallas Junior Mounts | Shavertown, PA |
| Danville T-Railers | Danville, PA |
| Delaware Rattlers | Newark, DE |
| Fox Rok Ravens | Philadelphia, PA |
| Gloucester Township Stallions | Blackwood, NJ |
| Greater 69th Street Wildcats Athletic Association | Yeadon, PA |
| Greenwood Newport Midget Football Association | Newport, PA |
| Greenwood Newport Midget Youth Football Association | Newport, PA |
| Hamburg Youth Football | Lenhartsville, PA |
| Heartland Youth Football League | Sunbury, PA |
| Jersey Shore Junior Athletics Association | Lock Haven, PA |
| Jr Hornets Football | Browns Mills, NJ |
| Kane Youth Football (Tornadoes) | Kane, PA |
| Kingston Huskies Youth Football & Cheer | Kingston, PA |
| Leprechauns Sports Association | Philadelphia, PA |
| Lewisburg Youth Football & Cheerleading | Lewisburg, PA |
| Little Spartans Football | Hughesville, PA |
| Loyalsock Lancers Youth Football and Cheer | Williamsport, PA |
| Mays Landing Lakers | Mays Landing, NJ |
| Methacton Warriors | Eagleville, PA |
| Mid-City Youth Athletic Association, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA |
| Midd West Youth Football and Cheerleading Association | Beaver Springs, PA |
| Milton Panther Cubs Football & Cheerleading | Milton, PA |
| Monroe Township Braves Youth Football & Cheerleading | Williamstown, NJ |
| Montgomery Area Independent Football League | Montgomery, PA |
| Montoursville Youth Football & Cheer | Montoursville, PA |
| Mountain Top Junior Comets | Mountain Top, PA |
| Norchester Red Knights | Pottstown, PA |
| North Eastern Suburban Athletic Conference | Philadelphia, PA |
| Panther Youth Movement | Philadelphia, PA |
| Philadelphia Youth Football Academy | Philadelphia, PA |
| Pottsgrove Future Falcons | Pottstown, PA |
| Rhawnhurst Raiders Youth Football | Philadelphia, PA |
| Roxborough Eagles Youth Football | Philadelphia, PA |
| Salem Junior Rams Youth Football Organization | Salem, NJ |
| Schuylkill Valley Youth Football Association | Leesport, PA |
| Selinsgrove Area Youth Football League | Hummels Wharf, PA |
| Shamokin Coal Township Youth Football League | Coal Township, PA |
| Shikellamy Youth Football | Sunbury, PA |
| South Parkland Youth Association | Allentown, PA |
| South Philly Sigma Sharks | Philadelphia, PA |
| South Williamsport Youth Football & Cheer Association | South Williamsport, PA |
| Southern Columbia Youth Football | Elysburg, PA |
| Southern Lehigh Youth Football | Coopersburg, PA |
| Southern Lehigh Youth Football Association | Coopersburg, PA |
| Warminster Pioneers | Warminster, PA |
| Warrior Run Youth Football | Turbotville, PA |
| Williamsport Millionaires | Williamsport, PA |
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