PRESS RELEASE: Miami Dolphins and USA Football Award Equipment Grants to Local Youth and High School Programs

USA Football, the sport’s national governing body in the United States, and the Miami Dolphins recently awarded football equipment and uniform grants to youth and high school football programs throughout South Florida based on merit and need.

USA Football partners with the Dolphins and all NFL clubs to annually distribute more than $2 million in equipment and uniform grants to youth and high school football programs across the United States. The grant program has supported youth organizations and high schools in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., since 2006. USA Football equipment and uniform grants are made possible through support from the NFL Foundation.

Grants are valued up to $1,500 for youth organizations and $2,500 for high school programs, offering new equipment, uniforms, equipment reconditioning and flag football equipment to provide young athletes greater access as well as the fun and fitness benefits of the sport. Grants are fulfilled by USA Football and its equipment and uniform partner Riddell.

USA Football is the official youth football development partner of the Dolphins, the NFL and each of the league’s other 31 teams.

“We are pleased to work with USA Football and our teams to donate much-needed equipment to youth football leagues and high school football programs nationwide,” said ALEXIA GALLAGHER, director of the NFL Foundation. “These equipment grants will help ensure that youngsters who share our love of the game are able to play it safely.”

“The health and safety of every young football player is our No. 1 priority,” USA Football Executive Director SCOTT HALLENBECK said. “Having proper equipment is an important step toward that goal. Even with fundraising and strict attention to budgets, many leagues and school districts need help to properly outfit their young athletes who love to play football and enjoy the fun and fitness that comes with it. We are proud to lead this important program with support from the NFL Foundation and Riddell.”

South Florida youth and high school programs awarded a 2015 USA Football Equipment Grant:

ORGANIZATION                                                                         CITY

Abundant Living Citi Church                                                    Miami

Boyd H. Anderson High School                                              Miramar

Daytona Falcons                                                                   Daytona Beach

Kendall Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade                             Miami

Liberty City Optimist Club                                                          Miami

Miami Beach Senior High School                                       Miami Beach

Miami Dade County Public Schools                                        Miami

Miami Police Athletic League                                                   Miami

PAL of Hallandale Beach                                                  Hallandale Beach

Palm Beach County Youth Football League                  West Palm Beach

Somerset Academy Canyons                                             Boynton Beach

Tamiami Colts                                                                              Miami

The Optimist Foundation of Greater Goulds Florida            Goulds

West Boca Tackle Football                                                     Boca Raton

West Palm Beach Police Athletic League                       West Palm Beach

 About USA Football: Indianapolis-based USA Football (www.usafootball.com) is the sport’s national governing body, leading the game’s development for youth, high school and other amateur players. The independent nonprofit partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and sport to establish important standards rooted in education. USA Football advances coaching education and player skill development for safer play and positive experiences through athletics. Follow USA Football atwww.facebook.com/usafootball or on Twitter @USAFootball.

About NFL Foundation: The National Football League Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football – from players at all levels to communities across the country. The NFL Foundation represents the 32 NFL clubs and supports the health and safety of athletes, youth football, and the communities which support our game. For more information on The NFL Foundation, visit: www.NFLFoundation.org.