Atlanta Falcons – Donation Request Program (2026)

Autographed Item Donations for Eligible Nonprofits and Schools

The Atlanta Falcons accept donation requests from eligible nonprofit organizations and schools seeking autographed items for charitable fundraising activities.

Requests must support one of the Falcons’ identified community priorities, including military communities, youth and high school football, social justice, cancer awareness, first responders, domestic violence initiatives, or youth health and wellness.

Organizations must submit requests at least six weeks before the event date.

Organization: Atlanta Falcons
Support Type: In-kind autographed item donations
Geographic Focus: Atlanta Falcons market area
Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and schools
Application Timeline: Ongoing
Required Lead Time: At least six weeks before the event
Request Limit: One fulfilled request per organization per calendar year

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About the Funder

The Atlanta Falcons are a National Football League team based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Through community programs, charitable partnerships, youth sports initiatives, and donation requests, the organization supports causes connected to families, young people, health, service members, first responders, and communities throughout its market area.

The Donation Request Program specifically provides autographed Atlanta Falcons items that qualifying nonprofit organizations and schools can use for charitable fundraising.

This is an in-kind donation opportunity rather than a cash grant or sponsorship program.

What This Program Provides

Eligible organizations may request an autographed Atlanta Falcons item for use in an approved charitable fundraising activity.

The Falcons determine the item provided based on availability and the organization’s request.

Organizations should not assume that:

• A specific player will sign an item
• A particular type of memorabilia will be provided
• Merchandise sent to the Falcons will be autographed
• Every submitted request will be fulfilled

The program is designed to provide Falcons-donated memorabilia rather than autograph merchandise supplied by applicants.

Priority Causes

Donation requests must benefit at least one of the following areas.

Military

Fundraising efforts benefiting military members, veterans, and military-connected communities may qualify.

Youth Football

Programs expanding access to football and creating positive sports experiences for young people.

High School Boys Tackle Football

Programs supporting boys participating in high school tackle football may be considered.

High School Girls Flag Football

The Falcons have been heavily involved in expanding girls flag football, and charitable activities supporting high school girls flag football are specifically eligible.

Social Justice

Organizations and initiatives addressing social justice issues may request support.

Cancer Awareness

Charitable fundraising activities supporting cancer awareness are eligible for consideration.

First Responders

Programs and organizations supporting first responders may qualify.

Domestic Violence

Organizations addressing domestic violence and supporting survivors may submit donation requests.

Youth Health & Wellness

Programs promoting the physical, mental, or overall wellbeing of young people are also eligible.

Applicants should make the connection between their fundraising event and one of these priority areas explicit.

Eligible Organizations

The Atlanta Falcons consider requests from:

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Schools

Organizations must operate within the Atlanta Falcons market area.

The Falcons do not publish specific geographic boundaries for the market area on the current donation request page. Organizations should confirm geographic eligibility through the online request process when applying.

Geographic Focus

The donation program is limited to organizations and schools within the Atlanta Falcons market area.

Organizations should clearly identify:

• Where they are located
• Where their programs operate
• Who will benefit from the fundraiser
• Their connection to the Falcons’ community footprint

Georgia-based organizations with a clear connection to the Falcons market are likely to have the strongest geographic alignment, but applicants should rely on the Falcons’ current application process to determine eligibility.

Approved Use of Donations

Autographed items are intended for charitable fundraising activities, particularly charitable auctions.

A donated Falcons item may be used to help generate revenue supporting an eligible nonprofit organization or school.

Organizations should explain:

• The purpose of the fundraiser
• The cause being supported
• How proceeds will be used
• Which Falcons priority area the fundraiser benefits

Important Restrictions

The Falcons maintain several important restrictions on donated merchandise.

No Raffles, Prizes, Giveaways, or Gifts

Autographed items may not be used as:

• Raffle prizes
• Giveaways
• Contest prizes
• Gifts

Organizations planning a raffle should therefore not use this program for that purpose.

Charitable Auctions Are Allowed

Falcons-donated merchandise may be used in charitable auctions.

However, donated items cannot later be sold for profit outside the approved charitable fundraising purpose.

Do Not Send Items for Autographs

The Falcons do not accept fan- or organization-provided merchandise for autographing.

Items mailed to the Falcons for this purpose will not be returned.

Applicants should wait to see what item, if any, the team elects to donate.

No Individual or Family Fundraisers

The program does not support fundraising efforts benefiting:

• An individual
• A specific family

Requests should benefit an eligible charitable organization or school rather than a private beneficiary.

No Cash Contributions

This program does not provide:

• Financial contributions
• Cash grants
• Sponsorship funding

Organizations seeking direct financial support should explore other Falcons or Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation opportunities rather than submitting a donation request.

Request Limit

Organizations are limited to:

One fulfilled donation request per calendar year.

Organizations holding multiple fundraising events should therefore consider which event provides the strongest alignment with the Falcons’ charitable priorities before applying.

Application Timeline

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / ongoing
📅 Minimum Lead Time: Six weeks before the event
📅 Request Limit: One fulfillment per organization per calendar year

All requests must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the event date.

Requests submitted inside the six-week window should not be expected to receive consideration.

Organizations planning annual galas, auctions, school fundraisers, or benefit events should build this lead time into their fundraising calendars.

Application / Request Process

All donation requests must be submitted online.

The Falcons no longer accept requests by:

• Phone
• Fax
• Email

Applicants should be prepared to provide information about:

• Organization or school
• 501(c)(3) status, if applicable
• Location
• Fundraising event
• Event date
• Charitable purpose
• Falcons priority area being supported
• Intended use of the donated item
• Contact information

Apply / Learn More:

➡️ https://www.atlantafalcons.com/community/appearance-requests/donation-requests

The online donation request form is available directly on the Falcons’ Donation Requests page.

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

• Hold 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or are a qualifying school
• Operate within the Atlanta Falcons market area
• Are planning a charitable auction
• Can apply at least six weeks before the event
• Support military communities or veterans
• Operate youth football programs
• Support high school boys tackle football
• Support high school girls flag football
• Work on social justice issues
• Support cancer awareness
• Serve first responders
• Address domestic violence
• Promote youth health and wellness

Because the Falcons limit eligibility to specific charitable priorities, organizations should avoid submitting a generic request.

The strongest application will make it immediately clear which Falcons priority the fundraiser supports, who will benefit, and how an autographed item will help generate charitable revenue.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Support Type: Autographed merchandise / in-kind donation
Application Timeline: Rolling
Minimum Lead Time: Six weeks before event
Geographic Focus: Atlanta Falcons market area
Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and schools
Priority Areas: Military, youth football, high school boys tackle football, high school girls flag football, social justice, cancer awareness, first responders, domestic violence, and youth health and wellness
Request Limit: One fulfilled request per calendar year
Best Use: Charitable auctions
Not Eligible: Raffles, prizes, giveaways, gifts, individual/family fundraisers, financial contributions, or sponsorships
Key Strategy: Clearly connect the fundraising event to one of the Falcons’ designated community priorities and apply at least six weeks in advance.