The San Francisco 49ers today unveiled the nine recipients of their most recent social justice grant initiative. Announced on May 30th following the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the grant is comprised of a $1 million commitment to organizations creating societal change. In order to qualify for the grant, nonprofit organizations had to be focused in one of three areas: racial equality in policing, ending mass incarceration, or educational and economic advancement for young black people.
The two-month selection process included a review of each organization’s proposal by 49ers ownership, front office staff, including members from the Black Employee Resource Group, and players.