NFL FLAG-In-School program open national applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

THE BAJA POST
NEWSROOM
SOURCE: PR NEWSMEDIA

The National Football League Foundation (NFL Foundation), GENYOUth, and NFL FLAG are celebrating the 12th year of GENYOUth’s NFL FLAG-In-School program with the opening of national applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Starting today, educators and school-based community organizations can apply for a free NFL FLAG-In-School flag football kit to enhance their physical education curriculum or before and after school programming. Applications close Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Through a renewed multi-year commitment from the NFL Foundation, GENYOUth will provide NFL FLAG-In-School kits and digital resources annually to school communities through the 2027-2028 school year. With this support, the program continues to offer students of all backgrounds – regardless of gender, ability, or skill level – the opportunity to move, play, grow, and learn nutrition tips to fuel their performance. Since 2014, 40,000 kits have been distributed, reaching an estimated 17 million students, encouraging fun and healthful physical activity before, during, and after school.

NFL FLAG-In-School is a proven, turnkey solution for schools that inspires participation in physical education and physical activity, a key priority of the NFL’s PLAY 60 initiative. Its positive impact on girls is especially noteworthy – schools report increased female participation, growth of all-girls afterschool flag football programs, and rising recognition of girls’ flag football as a varsity high school sport.

As one of the fastest-growing team sports in the United States, flag football is experiencing a surge in popularity and visibility, particularly with its upcoming debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. NFL FLAG-In-School is proud to be part of the movement making this sport more accessible for youth and young athletes than ever.»With fewer than 1 in 4 school-aged children meeting daily activity guidelines, the need for engaging and inclusive solutions is crucial,» said Ann Marie Krautheim, CEO of GENYOUth. «Our GENYOUth Insights Report shows that school-based P.E. is a top site for physical activity among youth and highlights the opportunity to engage even more students by making P.E. more enjoyable and social. NFL FLAG-In-School delivers on this promise, encouraging a love of sport while fostering youth health and well-being.»