National Collegiate Athletic Association
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Texas, North Carolina, and Illinois, having distributed a total of $705.7 million across 1,012 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the NCAA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Provide a world-class athletics and academic experience for student-athletes that fosters lifelong well-being.
Cause Areas
1
Sports training
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Big Ten Conference Inc
$632.7M
9%
ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE
$586.1M
9%
SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE
$463.2M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
823
Median 1st year grant
$23K
Median 2nd year grant
$28.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to National Collegiate Athletic Association?
No. National Collegiate Athletic Association does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does National Collegiate Athletic Association give?
National Collegiate Athletic Association primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, North Carolina, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are National Collegiate Athletic Association’s grants?
The largest share of grants from National Collegiate Athletic Association fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does National Collegiate Athletic Association make each year?
In 2024, National Collegiate Athletic Association awarded about 820 grants, totaling nearly $705.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did National Collegiate Athletic Association fund recently?
In 2024, National Collegiate Athletic Association awarded grants to about 1,010 grantees. Recent grantees include The Big Ten Conference Inc, ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE, and SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to National Collegiate Athletic Association?
National Collegiate Athletic Association does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.