Furthering economic empowerment in the Black community

NBA Foundation celebrates 4 years of changing the narrative

The NBA Foundation celebrates four years with its 12th round of grants, awarding over $119 million in all 28 NBA markets.


Foundation Friday: Memphis Music Initiative, Sphinx empower communities through the arts 

The NBA Foundation backed-organizations are making changes nationwide using the power of music. 

Foundation Fridays: Becoming agents of change 

The Social Justice Learning Institute and Capital IDEA Houston empower their Texas and California communities.

The NBA Foundation Mission:

To drive economic opportunity in the Black community through employment and career development by funding programs that generate successful transitions from school to meaningful employment for Black youth.

The NBA Foundation will accomplish this mandate by investing in local and national organizations that promote school-to-career employment opportunities including job readiness, skill training, job placement and career advancement that target Black youth, ages 14-24 years old, with priority being given to organizations operating in NBA markets.

Promoting Economic Equity

The NBA is driving meaningful social change across the country by supporting organizations that address education, income and employment disparities in Black communities. The NBA and all 30 teams are also committed using their collective platforms and resources to increase partnerships with Black-owned and operated businesses across all business activities.

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