Grant Overview

The NBA Foundation invests in making grants to local and national organizations serving under-resourced youth ages 14-24, that promote school-to-career employment opportunities, including job readiness, skill training, job placement, and career advancement.

The Fall application window is now open from October 1-November 14, 2025. Visit our FAQs page for additional information.

If your organization is interested in applying for a grant from the NBA Foundation, please take the following steps:

1. Create an account on the grant application portal, FLUXX, using the link below
2. Once your organization is registered, you will receive a confirmation email with credentials for login. We recommend you click this link within 48 hours as it will expire.
3. Complete the grant application within the portal and provide a Form 990, current fiscal year organizational budget, project budget, and board list with your application

Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email. The NBA Foundation will be touch with competitive organizations with additional questions and updates to the application.

For questions, contact grants@nba.com