Most NCAA revenue returns to the membership in the form of direct distributions and services for the membership. Division III annually receives 3.18% of all NCAA revenue, as guaranteed by the NCAA Constitution.
 
Approximately 75% of the Division III budget is devoted to supporting the division’s 28 national championships, providing postseason competition experiences to more than 18,000 student-athletes each year. 
 
The other 25% supports member schools and conferences through nonchampionship programming, educational resources and initiatives. This includes the Division III Strategic Initiatives Grant Program, often referred to as the Conference Grant program. Each year, Division III allocates approximately $2.5 million directly to conferences to administer educational programs and services that best meet local needs in support of the Division III strategic plan. The estimated annual amount that is distributed to each conference is between $39,000 and $90,000, depending on how many member institutions are in the conference. Conferences are required to complete an annual report noting how the conference and its institutions spent dollars consistent with the goals in the Division III strategic plan.