Important Dates
Applications open: Oct. 27, 2025 at 8 a.m. ET
Applications close: Feb. 6, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
Application reviews: February / March 2026
Recipients notified: April 2026
Recipients receive funding: September 2026
The Division II opportunity grants provide grant funding to members who are committed to hiring leaders from underrepresented groups (e.g., veterans, first-generation college students) in athletics administration and assistant coaching positions.
How to apply (program-wide)
- Select the grant you are applying to with Program Hub
- Institutions and conferences may apply to more than one grant, with separate applications for each
- Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed
Resources
Internship Grant Database
Strategic Alliance Matching Grant Database
Coaching Enhancement Grant Database
Scoring Rubric
Additional NCAA Scholarships and Grants
Educational and Leadership Opportunities
Contact Us
Email diversity_grants@ncaa.org.