About the opportunity
Through the Nike Community Impact Fund (NCIF), we’re creating the future of youth sport in our employee backyards across North America and Europe. We do this by investing in local nonprofit organizations and schools that are driving positive, lasting change and making play possible for all youth in their communities. NCIF empowers employees to help create change in their communities by getting involved in the grant selection process. This unique, employee-led, neighborhood-focused approach allows Nike to support organizations that we’re confident can make a big impact on their communities — because no one knows what their neighborhood needs better than the people who live and work there.
Funding and benefits
- Financial grants for local nonprofit organizations and schools
- Support for community-driven youth sports and play initiatives
Who can apply?
- Local nonprofit organizations and schools in NCIF-supported communities
- Organizations operating in designated employee backyard regions across North America and Europe
When to apply
- Applications open in January
- Local organizations are notified about grant requests and grant disbursements are made by the end of May
How to apply
- Apply for a grant in supported cities starting in January through local partner foundations (such as King Baudouin Foundation, Charities Aid Foundation of America, Oregon Community Foundation, or The Jamaal Magloire Foundation depending on the region).
Additional information
- Grant selections are reviewed by a volunteer committee comprised of local Nike teammates from offices, logistic centers, and Air Manufacturing and Innovation sites.
- Supported regions include Amsterdam, Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht (The Netherlands); Antwerp, Limburg, Flemish Brabant (Belgium); Atlanta, Georgia (USA); Mid-South/Memphis, Tennessee (USA); Portland, Oregon/Pacific Northwest (USA); St. Louis, Missouri (USA); and Toronto (Canada).
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Nonprofit organizations and schools located in designated Nike 'backyard' regions.
- Organizations focused on youth sports, play, and community-driven development.
- Entities that align with Nike's mission to increase youth physical activity.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applications are only accepted from specific geographic regions listed by Nike.
- The process is highly competitive and tied to local partner foundations.
- Organizations must be prepared to meet the specific reporting and selection criteria of the grant.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
Securing this grant can provide essential funding to scale youth sports programs and improve community access to play. It is a valuable opportunity for local organizations to partner with a global brand to drive lasting change in their neighborhoods.
Our take
Highly suitable for local nonprofits and schools in supported regions with a strong focus on youth sports. It is not suitable for organizations outside of the designated geographic areas.
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