The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation is the 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves as the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff and works in partnership with institutions of higher education, sports organizations, corporations and non-profits to support educators and improve student outcomes. The purpose of the CFP Foundation is to support PK-12 education by celebrating and elevating the teaching profession with resources, recognition programs, professional development opportunities and initiatives aimed at recruiting and retaining top-quality teachers.

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EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS

The CFP Foundation’s primary cause platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four focus areas:

• Recognition: The CFP Foundation brings sports and education communities together to elevate the teaching profession.
• Resources: The majority of the CFP Foundation's investments go directly to teacher and classroom resources so that students get what they need.
• Professional Development: The CFP Foundation inspires and empowers teachers through events and professional development opportunities.
• Recruitment and Retention: The CFP Foundation works with universities, high schools and other non-profit organizations to attract quality future educators and keep great teachers in the classroom.

 

$92 MILLION

INVESTED IN EDUCATION

650,000

TEACHERS SUPPORTED

13 MILLION

STUDENTS SUPPORTED

81,000

SCHOOLS BENEFITED

EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS WEEK

Extra Yard for Teachers (EYFT) Week is a nationwide week-long celebration during which universities, conferences, bowl games, media and education supporters come together to honor and recognize the meaningful work of great teachers across the country. Join us September 13-20, 2025 when the college football community will go out of its way to let educators know how much they are valued and respected.