Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program Funds Organizations and Initiatives Supporting Underserved Communities in the Super Bowl Host Region
SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 6, 2026 – The Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program aims to leave a legacy of philanthropy and positive impact in the communities surrounding the Super Bowl host city. In support of Super Bowl LX in the Bay Area on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, the NFL Foundation, the Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) and the 49ers Foundation are contributing $8.2 million in grants and funding to create enduring community impact across the region.
“The Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program ensures the NFL makes a positive community impact that lasts long after the final whistle of the big game,” said NFL Vice President of Philanthropy and Executive Director of the NFL Foundation Alexia Gallagher. “We are honored to partner with the Bay Area Host Committee and the 49ers Foundation to reimagine the program for Super Bowl LX to meet the unique needs of the entire Bay Area community.”
“The grant funding we’re announcing today represents an unprecedented coming together of leaders united around a simple but powerful idea: that major sporting events can be a catalyst for meaningful, lasting community change,” said BAHC President & CEO Zaileen Janmohamed. “These initiatives — from the Sports for All hubs that will transform youth access in our neighborhoods to the Bridge to Work program creating pathways for economic mobility — aren’t add-ons to the Super Bowl. They are the Super Bowl’s legacy, and they will define what Super Bowl LX means to the Bay Area long after the final whistle.”
“Every great accomplishment starts with teamwork, and the collaboration between our foundations reflects the true spirit of the Super Bowl,” said Justin Prettyman, Executive Director of the 49ers Foundation. “Through these investments, we’re proud to help create lasting impact for youth and families across the Bay Area and to leave a legacy that extends well beyond the game.”
This year’s Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program has helped catalyze a series of large-scale projects to provide underserved youth with access to safe spaces to stay active, as well as a new initiative providing workforce development opportunities for local residents in underserved communities.
Sports For All Hubs
This year’s Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program is supporting the development of two “Sports For All” hubs in East Palo Alto and Santa Clara, transforming youth access to sports and healthy activity in each community. The BAHC’s “Sports For All” hubs are community-led and owned sports spaces providing year-round programming and mentorship opportunities for youth.
Each project will advance the program’s mission to transform youth sports access, inclusion and development in the Bay Area.
- Los Robles Ronald McNair Academy (East Palo Alto): This development will provide East Palo Alto with its first full-sized football field, allowing the school’s football team to host home games.
- Townsend Field (Santa Clara): Led by the 49ers Foundation in the city that is home to Levi’s Stadium, this project revitalizes a middle school field and represents the single largest contribution in 49ers Foundation history.
In addition, the NFL Foundation is supporting a refurbishment project at the BAHC’s “Sports For All” hub at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Middle School in San Francisco. A press conference was held yesterday at the school to highlight the broader impact of the Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program, along with a beautification and gardening service project made possible by the generous support of NFL partner Lowe’s.
Bridge to Work Program
The Bridge to Work Program is a first of its kind workforce development initiative connecting local residents who have historically faced barriers to economic opportunities with stable employment prospects. Funded in part by this year’s Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program, this initiative aims to connect hundreds of participants to employment opportunities at Super Bowl LX, subsequently providing comprehensive career support, and quality job pathways to participants.
Target populations include opportunity communities, justice-involved individuals, unemployed and under-employed residents, and veterans. Participants in the program receive a temporary employment opportunity at one of the major events taking place in the Bay Area, as well as resources, education, and certifications that support career pathways in hospitality, transit operations, event production, media, local sports teams and technology.
About NFL Foundation
The National Football League Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football – from players at all levels to communities across the country. The NFL Foundation and its members, the 32 NFL clubs, support the health, safety and wellness of athletes, youth football, and the communities that support our game. Over the past half-century, the NFL Foundation has emerged as one of the leading philanthropic entities in America, contributing to NFL team communities, national and international disaster relief efforts, and societal issues. For more information on the NFL Foundation, visit: www.NFLFoundation.org.