Cleveland Browns – Donation Requests | Support for Youth Football, Education & Community Programs
Organization: NFL: Cleveland Browns
About the Funder
The Cleveland Browns support organizations working to uplift youth, families, and communities across Northeast Ohio. Through their Donation Requests Program, the Browns provide in-kind donations—often autographed memorabilia or promotional items—to help nonprofits raise funds, support youth programs, and strengthen local impact initiatives.
The team prioritizes organizations that align with their core pillars:
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Youth Football Development
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Education & Youth Empowerment
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Social Justice & Community Impact
What This Program Funds
The Browns support nonprofits primarily through in-kind donations, which may include:
1. Autographed Items
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Signed footballs
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Signed jerseys
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Signed mini-helmets
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Other player- or team-signed merchandise
2. Promotional Items
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Team-branded materials
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Items used for raffles, auctions, or fundraisers
3. Event Support
Items may be provided for:
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Fundraising galas
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Auctions or raffles
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Community events
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Youth sports events
Cash grants are not offered through this program.
Eligibility
Organizations must:
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Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
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Operate within the Browns’ primary service area
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Demonstrate benefit to youth, families, or local communities
Priority is given to organizations that:
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Support youth football, education, or youth development
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Improve health, wellness, or community quality of life
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Provide services in Northeast Ohio
The Browns typically do not support:
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Individuals
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Political or religious events (unless broadly community-serving)
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Requests for school auctions not connected to youth programming
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Organizations outside Ohio or beyond the designated radius
Funding Amounts
The Browns do not publish dollar values.
Support consists solely of donated items.
Deadline
Requests are accepted year-round.
Applications must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to when the item is needed.
Due to high demand, not all requests can be fulfilled.
Geographic Focus
Priority is given to organizations located in:
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Northeast Ohio
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Communities within the Cleveland Browns’ fan and service region
Application Process
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Visit the Cleveland Browns Donation Request page
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Submit the online form
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Provide:
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Organization details & nonprofit documentation
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Event description and purpose
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How the item will be used (e.g., auction, raffle)
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Date needed
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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
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Approved organizations receive items via mail or scheduled pickup
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
Ideal for organizations that:
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Need high-value auction or raffle items
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Support youth football or youth empowerment
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Operate in Northeast Ohio
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Host events benefiting local children, families, or communities
Great for schools, youth sports leagues, and nonprofits hosting fundraising events.
Apply here: Link to Application