ATLANTA — Clark Atlanta University has been announced among four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) receiving refurbished football fields thanks to the Arthur Blank Family Foundation.
According to the foundation, the HBCU Invitational Field Refurbishment Program will distribute $6.5 million in grants to the schools this fall.
Below is a look at all the schools receiving money from the grant:
- Albany State University in Albany, Georgia, to convert the natural grass football and soccer field at Albany State University Coliseum to turf.
- Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, to replace the current turf at Panther Stadium.
- Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama, to convert the natural grass at its practice facility to turf.
- Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia, to replace the turf at the current football and soccer field at Ted Wright Stadium.
“The positive impact of athletics is a driving force throughout our portfolio of businesses,” said AMB Sports and Entertainment CEO Rich McKay. “Arthur Blank and his Family Foundation recognize and prioritize community impact through sport, and supporting these historical institutions is a natural extension of our values. We are honored to partner with LISC, the NFL Foundation and these universities to enhance the playing surfaces, with the shared goal of creating more opportunities for the students and surrounding communities alike.”