NBA Foundation Grants

🚨 GRANT OPPORTUNITY - NBA Foundation Grants

October 14, 2026•1 min read

Now accepting applications from eligible nonprofits supporting youth career readiness.

📅 Deadline: October 31, 2026

💰 Grants up to: $25,000–$250,000

Focus Areas:

✅Technology, Sports & Media

✅Education & College Access

✅Youth Workforce Development

• Must be a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the U.S. or a registered charity operating in Canada.
• Must support under-resourced youth ages 14–24 through school-to-career employment opportunities.
• Organizations must have officially filed financial documentation; applications without the required forms will not be reviewed.

🔗 Apply now! Click the here.

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Kia Croom

Kia Croom is a celebrated global fractional fundraiser with a 25-year track record of raising more than $1 billion for causes worldwide. A nationally published journalist and news reporter, she is also a celebrated griot whose asset-framed storytelling transforms narratives into resources that power organizations and sustain movements. Nonprofits looking to design and execute successful fundraising campaigns turn to her because her expertise, integrity, and proven record speak for themselves.

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