October 7, 2002

The National Football League has launched a new initiative, the NFL Junior Community Quarterback Grant Program, to encourage leadership, innovation and commitment among young people to community improvement and charitable works. This program will recognize young people who create innovative public service programs to improve the communities in which they live. NFL Charities will award grants up to $25,000 to the nonprofit organizations created or served by the winners.

The NFL Junior Community Quarterback Award is a national competition open to persons age 25 years or younger in all 50 states. The applicants must have founded/created a new community service program or project to respond to the needs of their community. Mayors are encouraged to help identify potential applicants. The deadline for applying is November 1, 2002. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Lina Lam, NFL Charities at 212-450-2075 or email at:LamL@nfl.com