The Green Bay Packers and USA Football recently awarded USA Football spring grants to youth football organizations throughout Wisconsin. The extensive grant offerings support the development of grassroots programs so they may continue to bring local communities together and inspire the next generation of athletes.
USA Football, the National Governing Body for American football in the United States, offers extensive grant programs made possible by support from the NFL Foundation. The program complements the Packers' continued support of grassroots football by awarding new equipment and resources to local youth programs based on merit and need.
Wisconsin youth football programs receiving a 2025 USA Football spring grant include:
- Prospect University Sports in Milwaukee, Wis.
- Milwaukee Juggernauts Football Corporation in Milwaukee, Wis.
- MKE Buccaneers in Milwaukee, Wis.
- Mauston Youth Football in Mauston, Wis.
- Chippewa Falls Youth Football in Chippewa Falls, Wis.
- Southside Raiders Youth Football & Cheerleading in Madison, Wis.
- Poynette Panthers Youth Football in Poynette, Wis.
- St. Francis Xavier Football in Cross Plains, Wis.
- Beaver Dam Youth Football Inc in Beaver Dam, Wis.
- Fox Valley Pop Warner Football in Appleton, Wis.
- Baraboo Youth Football in Baraboo, Wis.
- Columbus Football Organization in Columbus, Wis.
- Waupaca Youth Football Organization in Waupaca, Wis.
- Hornet Football Summer Camps, Inc. (Richland Center Youth Football) in Richland Center, Wis.
"We're grateful for the support the Packers continue to provide USA Football and the grassroots programs and communities that make football America's favorite sport," said USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck. "USA Football is excited to award our spring grants and pave the way for many young athletes to learn through football."
Nationwide, USA Football's spring grant recipients represent more than 808 youth sports organizations that were awarded approximately $340,000 in new youth football equipment. Additionally, USA Football is supporting the growth of flag football by distributing more than 16,000 flag belts and 2,800 footballs to programs beginning or expanding flag football offerings.
USA Football offers grant opportunities throughout the year to enrolled organizations. It is free to enroll with USA Football. To learn more or to apply for available grants, please visit usafootball.com/grants.
Since 2006, USA Football has awarded more than $21 million in grants to youth and school-based football programs, which has directly benefited athletes across 14,000 programs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. USA Football distributed approximately $1.1 million through its grant programs in 2024.
About USA Football: USA Football is the National Governing Body (NGB) for American Football in the United States and the sole U.S. member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), the international governing body for the sport of American football. USA Football selects, trains and leads Team USA in tackle and flag football disciplines, while delivering world-class football development resources, sport standards and competitive opportunities to empower athletes at every level. USA Football is committed to ensuring every athlete has access to develop and compete in the game through safer, inclusive and innovative pathways. For more information, visit usafootball.com.
