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Betty Wold Johnson Foundation Commits Additional $500,000 to Expand Girls Flag Football Opportunities

Jets and the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation Are Expanding Opportunities for Women Through Continued Investment in the ECAC Women’s Flag Football League, Building One of the Nation’s Strongest Pathways for Female Athletes…

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Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:00 PM

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The Betty Wold Johnson Foundation committed an additional $500,000 to expand the Jets ECAC Women's Flag Football League.
The league will nearly double in size, expanding from 15 schools in 2026 to 29 in 2027.
Total funding from the foundation has reached $1.5 million following its initial $1 million grant in 2025.

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The New York Jets and the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation announced a $500,000 commitment to expand the Jets ECAC Women's Flag Football League. This new funding will grow the league from 15 participating schools in 2026 to 29 schools in 2027, creating more opportunities for collegiate female athletes.

The latest investment builds upon the foundation's original $1 million founding grant from 2025, bringing total support to $1.5 million. The announcement follows on-field recognition at MetLife Stadium for the 2026 champion Marymount University during a Jets-Dolphins matchup.

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