Las Vegas, NV – [June 5, 2024] – The UNLV Sports Innovation Institute is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation/Diversified Restaurant Group. This generous funding will continue to support our mission of elevating education and career readiness, specifically by enabling deserving University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) students to attend Sports Business Classroom’s Business of Basketball Immersive Experience this July.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Taco Bell Foundation for their continued support,” said Jay Vickers, Chief Operating Officer of the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute. “This grant will provide incredible opportunities for our students to gain valuable knowledge in the sports industry, shaping the next generation of leaders.”
The Sports Business Classroom is dedicated to creating immersive educational and training experiences designed by leading industry professionals to develop the sports business stars of tomorrow. Last year, the grant made a significant impact by allowing several talented and deserving UNLV students to attend the program. This year, the funding will once again open doors for more students, enhancing their educational journey and professional development.
The Taco Bell Foundation, in partnership with over 450 organizations nationwide, supports youth education and career readiness initiatives. Their commitment to enhancing educational opportunities aligns perfectly with the goals of the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute.
The funds will be disbursed in June and also include provisions for covering general operating costs, allowing the Institute to maintain and enhance its programs and outreach efforts.
For more information about the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute and its programs, please visit https://sportsinnovation.unlv.edu/.
About the Taco Bell Foundation
Taco Bell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that helps America’s young people pursue their educational goals and career aspirations. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded over $188 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education and career readiness. For more information about the Taco Bell Foundation, visit tacobellfoundation.org.
