{"id":321447,"date":"2026-11-05T03:04:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T03:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/321447\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T03:04:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T03:04:08","slug":"local-school-districts-receive-grants-from-pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-to-expand-athletic-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/321447\/","title":{"rendered":"Local school districts receive grants from Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL to expand athletic facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">PITTSBURGH \u2014 Two local school districts are receiving funds to improve their athletic facilities thanks to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Frazier School District and California Area School District have received grants through the NFL Foundation \u2013 LISC Grassroots Field Grant Program in partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">At Frazier High School, the funding will support a project that will renovate the existing natural grass stadium field used by students and youth athletes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">At California Area High School, new bleachers will upgrade facility safety, accessibility and seating capacity for spectators.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Dan Rooney, Steelers vice president of strategy, highlighted the importance of high school athletics to the local community. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">\u201cFootball is an important part of our community\u2019s culture and we want young athletes across our region to have the opportunity to experience the energy, passion and unforgettable moments that make the game so special,\u201d Rooney said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Grassroots Field Grant Program represents a long-standing national effort between the league\u2019s charitable arm and LISC. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Over nearly three decades, the partnership has distributed more than $70 million to community organizations and schools across the country, funding the construction or refurbishment of nearly 500 fields nationwide. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/mobile-apps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Follow Channel 11 News on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wpxi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WPXI\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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