As part of the organization's Girls Flag Grant Program, the Green Bay Packers awarded $100,000 to 20 Wisconsin high schools to help fund the implementation of girls flag intramurals and club teams. In addition to the $5,000 grants, each recipient school also received a girls flag starter kit courtesy of USA Football.
"We are excited to see high schools in Wisconsin developing and executing their own girls flag pilot leagues," said Ryan Fencl, Packers football outreach manager. "While many of the participating players are multi-sport athletes, flag football is also opening the door for girls who are still discovering their athletic niche to compete. Since 14 other states already have girls flag as a sanctioned high school sport, it is our goal to have Wisconsin join this list soon. These 20 grant recipient schools, along with others in the state, are helping us make significant strides toward reaching this ultimate goal."
High schools receiving grants through program's first year include:
- Amherst High School in Amherst, Wis.
- Appleton East High School in Appleton, Wis.
- Appleton North High School in Appleton, Wis.
- Appleton West High School in Appleton, Wis.
- Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, Wis.
- Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee, Wis.
- Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee, Wis.
- Franklin High School in Franklin, Wis.
- Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Wis.
- Kettle Moraine High School in Wales, Wis.
- Milwaukee Reagan High School in Milwaukee, Wis.
- Milwaukee School of Languages in Milwaukee, Wis.
- Milwaukee Washington High School in Milwaukee, Wis.
- Mukwonago High School in Mukwonago, Wis.
- Muskego High School in Muskego, Wis.
- Oneida Nation High School in Oneida, Wis.
- Port Washington High School in Port Washington, Wis.
- Waukesha West High School in Waukesha, Wis.
- Weyauwega-Fremont High School in Weyauwega, Wis.
- Xavier High School in Appleton, Wis.
To encourage more Wisconsin high schools to establish girls flag teams, the Packers will again award 20 recipients with $5,000 grants throughout the program's second year, running now through March 31, 2026. Schools are invited to apply at this link.
