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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grant for Guardian Caps is sponsored by The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (in partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and NFL Foundation).
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, in partnership with the Atlanta Falcons, is offering Georgia High School Football programs the opportunity to receive up to 50 Guardian Caps to enhance health and safety at the high school level.
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Blank Family Foundation to Further Support Georgia High School Football in 2025 Atlanta Falcons, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Granting All Georgia High School Football Programs Opportunity to Receive Up To 50 Guardian Caps ATLANTA – In partnership with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation , the Atlanta Falcons are expanding their support for high school football across Georgia through two new initiatives.
In 2025, every Georgia high school will be eligible to receive a grant to either launch a girl’s flag football program or enhance its existing program for the upcoming 2025 season. Additionally, Georgia high school tackle football programs will have the opportunity to receive up to 50 Guardian Caps per school in an effort to enhance health and safety at the high school level.
Guardian Caps will be provided in partnership with the NFL Foundation. The Falcons have been at the forefront of growing girls’ flag football in Georgia over the past six years, beginning with a pilot program for 19 high schools in Gwinnett County in 2018. This fall, more than 7,000 girls participated in girls’ flag football at more than 270 high schools throughout Georgia.
Guardian Caps are the leading soft shell helmet cover engineered for impact reduction. Created in 2010 by Erin and Lee Hanson, Guardian Caps reduce the impact of hits and redirect rotational forces through their patented technology. According to the Georgia High School Association, 13 percent of Georgia high school football teams currently use Guardian Caps in practice.
“We are honored to continue to play a role in fueling the growth of high school football throughout our state for young men and women,” said Atlanta Falcons President Greg Beadles . “Arthur Blank, his family foundation and the Atlanta Falcons recognize the profound impact football has on all those involved.
We hope this is a positive step in increasing participation of the game we are all so passionate about and ensuring a safer, strong football experience at the high school level. ” “We are incredibly grateful for the partnership we have with the Atlanta Falcons and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation,” said Tim Scott, Executive Director of the Georgia High School Association .
“The success and growth of Flag Football in the Georgia High School Association would not be possible without the support we receive from these outstanding organizations. Thanks to their generosity, our teams now have the opportunity to be equipped with Guardian Caps, and our schools can both start and strengthen their Flag Football programs.
This continued collaboration enables us to provide the best possible experience for our student-athletes in Georgia. ” “We are thrilled to enhance athlete safety across the State of Georgia through the generous support of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and the NFL Foundation,” said Erin Hanson .
“Our mission is to ensure athletes at all levels—especially youth and high school players—are better protected. We want every athlete to enjoy the game they love with the benefit of the best protection available. ” The interest form to receive a grant application is open here .
About the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is a philanthropy founded to help transform lives and communities by uniting people across differences to find common cause.
Started in 1995 by Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot, the foundation has granted more than $1. 3 billion to charitable causes.
Our collective giving areas are Atlanta’s Westside, Democracy, Environment, Mental Health and Well-Being, and Youth Development. Across these areas, we take on tough challenges by uniting the courage and compassion of our communities so we can all thrive together.
The National Football League (NFL) Foundation is a nonprofit 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 and its members, the 32 NFL clubs, support the health, safety and wellness of athletes, youth football, and the communities that support our game.
The NFL Foundation has become one of the leading philanthropic entities in America, contributing to NFL team communities, national and international disaster relief efforts, and societal issues. For more information on the NFL Foundation, visit www. nflfoundation.
org. Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Guardian Sports was created with one goal in mind – innovating equipment to better serve athletes. Their 25+ years of experience owning and operating a material science and technology company enabled them to create Guardian Caps along with PEARL lacrosse balls, LOOP soft-shell headbands, and Guardian Infill.
Guardian Caps are worn by 500+ colleges, 5000+ high schools, 1000+ youth programs, and are mandated by all 32 NFL Teams, and all 9 CFL Teams. Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! First Guardian Cap in the Super Bowl First Guardian Cap in the Super Bowl Why Does Jared Wilson’s Helmet Look Different in the Super Bowl?
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Georgia High School Football programs. [23] Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation - Youth Development Portfolio is a grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation supporting economic mobility and workforce development for young people in high-poverty communities. The foundation focuses on scaling alternative pathways that connect education, employment, and advancement — particularly for young people facing the greatest barriers. Current grantmaking is concentrated in Georgia and Montana, with past awards supporting hospitality programs at Morris Brown College, Indigenous youth conservation careers, rural media literacy, and mental health and well-being initiatives. The Foundation has contributed over $25 million to youth-serving organizations including First Tee since 1999.
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Youth Mental Health & Well-Being Grants is a grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation that has committed $25 million to support nonprofits across the United States working to improve youth mental health and well-being. The ten-year grantmaking strategy focuses on three critical developmental periods: infancy, childhood, and adolescence. The three funding pillars address helping parents establish secure emotional bonds with infants, building protective factors during childhood, and supporting adolescent mental health. This initiative builds on more than $31 million committed since 2022 and emphasizes prevention-oriented approaches. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based nonprofits focused on youth mental health programming. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.