CHARLOTTE — West Charlotte High School will receive a new synthetic turf football field through a $200,000 grant from the Carolina Panthers and the NFL Grassroots Program.
The grant from the Panthers, the NFL Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation was given to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as part of $2.5 million in field refurbishment awards allocated this year nationwide.
"Through its proud history, the school's football field has served as a heartbeat of West Charlotte for students, families and the broader community," said Carolina Panthers Team President Danny Morrison. "From football glory to show stopping band performances, the field holds a special place in the history of West Charlotte High School."
The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program -- a partnership between the NFL Foundation and LISC -- has supported the construction or renovation of 290 football fields nationwide since 1998.
During that time, the NFL Foundation has granted nearly $37 million to revitalize playing fields in underserved neighborhoods.
"These fields are useful in so many ways," said Michael Rubinger, LISC's president and CEO. "With them, local organizations can promote good physical fitness, teamwork, and community spirit – all critical elements of neighborhood health."
Panthers, NFL give grant to local HS for new turf field
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