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Cleveland Browns – Donation Requests | Support for Youth Football, Education & Community Programs

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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:

Youth Football Development
Education & Youth Empowerment
Social Justice & Community Impact

What This Program Funds

The Browns support nonprofits primarily through in-kind donations, which may include:

1. Autographed Items

Signed footballs
Signed jerseys
Signed mini-helmets
Other player- or team-signed merchandise

2. Promotional Items

Team-branded materials
Items used for raffles, auctions, or fundraisers

3. Event Support

Items may be provided for:

Fundraising galas
Auctions or raffles
Community events
Youth sports events

Cash grants are not offered through this program.

Eligibility

Organizations must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Operate within the Browns’ primary service area
Demonstrate benefit to youth, families, or local communities

Priority is given to organizations that:

Support youth football, education, or youth development
Improve health, wellness, or community quality of life
Provide services in Northeast Ohio

The Browns typically do not support:

Individuals
Political or religious events (unless broadly community-serving)
Requests for school auctions not connected to youth programming
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The Browns do not publish dollar values.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:

Northeast Ohio
Communities within the Cleveland Browns’ fan and service region

Application Process

Visit the Cleveland Browns Donation Request page
Submit the online form
Provide:
- Organization details & nonprofit documentation
- Event description and purpose
- How the item will be used (e.g., auction, raffle)
- Date needed
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
Approved organizations receive items via mail or scheduled pickup