National Basketball Players Association Foundation

Player Matching Grant Program

Who can apply: US-based organizations must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and be in good standing with the IRS for at least one year. Fiscal sponsors must also meet these criteria. International organizations may be eligible under criteria set by the Foundation’s fiscal intermediaries or partners. The project must align with at least one NBPA Foundation funding pillar. The organization must have received financial support from an eligible active or retired NBA player within the previous 12 months. Only one application or grant may be active at a time. The Foundation does not fund individuals, for-profit ventures, religious groups, professional sports teams or their charitable arms, capital campaigns, endowments, lobbying, political or fraternal activities, most capital equipment or construction, or reimbursement of expenses.

Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with several deadlines throughout the year according to the Grant Application Schedule. The schedule is subject to change.