Packers, USA Football award fall grants to 11 Wisconsin teams
On Oct. 22, 2026, the Green Bay Packers and USA Football announced fall grants to youth football organizations across Wisconsin aimed at expanding equipment and program resources. The awards are intended to support grassroots programs, bring local communities together and provide pathways for the next generation of athletes. USA Football administers the grants with support from the NFL Foundation and selects recipients based on merit and need.
Wisconsin recipients of the 2026 USA Football fall grants included Greenfield Youth Football Program in Greenfield, Wis.; Prospect University Sports in Milwaukee, Wis.; The Nova Starz in Milwaukee, Wis.; and the MKE Buccaneers in Milwaukee, Wis. Other awardees included De Pere Youth Football League in Green Bay, Wis.; Chippewa Valley Youth Football in Chippewa Falls, Wis.; Appleton Youth Football Association in Appleton, Wis.; Columbus Football Organization in Columbus, Wis.; Rosholt Area Youth Football in Rosholt, Wis.; Mad Town Elite in Madison, Wis.; and Regent Youth Sports Program in Madison, Wis. In total, 11 Wisconsin programs were listed in the announcement.
The announcement said USA Football and its partners awarded more than $260,000 in grants this fall to more than 300 organizations nationwide. The effort also included delivery of 5,600 flag football belts and 1,000 footballs to more than 65 programs. USA Football said enrolled organizations may apply for grants throughout the year and that enrollment is free; more information is available at usafootball.com/grants.
USA Football described itself as the National Governing Body for American football in the United States and the sole U.S. member of the International Federation of American Football. The organization selects, trains and leads Team USA Football in tackle and flag football, provides development resources and sport standards, and is committed to safer, inclusive pathways for athletes. “We are excited to continue collaborating with the Packers to support Wisconsin football programs,” said USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck.
Since 2006, USA Football has awarded more than $23.2 million in grants to more than 16,000 youth and school-based football programs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The Packers and USA Football announced the fall grants in a news release published Oct. 22, 2026. The grants are intended to support grassroots football programs across Wisconsin and nationwide.
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The Packers’ partnership with USA Football continues to direct equipment and resources to local programs that can use immediate support. The list of 11 Wisconsin recipients spans urban Milwaukee and smaller communities, showing distribution across varied regions. Deliveries of flag belts and footballs paired with merit- and need-based grants can help leagues maintain participation and safety initiatives. Local organizations that seek support can enroll with USA Football and apply for grant opportunities throughout the year.