MENA Freedom 250 NFL Flag Football Launch and Championship
U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia
- Funding range
- $100K – $150K
- Application window
- Opens: Not listed
- Closes: September 14, 2026
- Applications Status:Open
- Location
- National
About this grant
Under the U.S. Department of State–NFL Sports Diplomacy Partnership, the U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia announces an open competition to implement the "MENA Freedom 250" NFL Flag Football Launch and Championship, culminating in a March 2027 regional championship event in Riyadh. This 12-month program will establish a foundational development pipeline for MENA flag football athletes inspired by the sport's upcoming debut at the LA28 Summer Games, support participating countries in organizing national outreach events and youth programs, and leverage iconic American cultural exports to advance U.S. influence, economic interests, and sport-governance leadership.
Eligibility requirements
Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).
- Nonprofit
Contact information
- Abdulelah Alawi Grantor
- RiyadhGrants@state.gov
- 00966118354860