The Agility Grants program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofits for implementing problem gambling prevention programs. Funded by the NFL Foundation and FanDuel, this initiative has allocated over $1 million from 2022-2024, with an additional $1.5 million planned for 2025-2027.

Applications for Spring 2025 are open until February 26, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET.

Key Program Features:

• Award amounts: $20,000 - $40,000
• Open to all U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits
• NCPG membership not required
• Support includes application guidance and evaluation assistance

Strategic Priorities:

1. Prevention Innovation:

• Develops and evaluates prevention programs
• Focuses on communities disproportionately affected
• Supports new program launches and existing program expansion
• Requires evaluation component

2. Prevention Amplification:

• Promotes new thought leaders and platforms
• Supports community awareness and partnerships
• Prioritizes youth voices and leaders of color
• Emphasizes underserved communities

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organization
• One application per organization
• Previous applicants must wait one round before reapplying
• Programs must focus on prevention, not treatment or responsible gambling

Target Audiences:

• Students (middle school through college)
• Student athletes
• Communities of color
• Populations at higher risk for gambling problems

Funding Restrictions:

• No fundraising campaigns
• No individuals
• No organizations outside the U.S.
• No lobbying activities
• Maximum 15% overhead costs

Application Process:

• Submit online via OpenWater platform
• Multiple collaborators allowed
• Letters of support required for partnerships
• Awards announced in April 2025
• Final impact report required post-grant

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