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Chico Today
By the People, for the People
Aaron Rodgers Continues Philanthropic Efforts in California
The NFL star's fire recovery fund is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant program.
Feb. 3, 2026 at 11:23pm
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Despite a disappointing end to the 2025 NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains committed to supporting recovery efforts in his home region of Northern California. Rodgers' Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund, launched in 2018 after devastating wildfires, is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant program focused on youth health and wellness in the Camp Fire footprint.
Why it matters
Rodgers' philanthropic work highlights his dedication to giving back to the community where he grew up, even as he continues his NFL career. The fire recovery fund has provided crucial support to local organizations in the years since the devastating 2018 wildfires, and its ongoing efforts demonstrate Rodgers' commitment to long-term rebuilding and wellness initiatives.
The details
The Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund was launched in 2018 with $1 million from Rodgers' foundation, and has since raised a total of $1.7 million. In 2025, the fund awarded $215,266 in grants to 12 local organizations. Now, the fund is accepting applications for its 2026 grant program, with a focus on supporting health and wellness initiatives for youth in the Camp Fire footprint of Butte County.
- The Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund was launched in 2018 after devastating wildfires in Northern California.
- In 2025, the fund awarded $215,266 in grants to 12 local organizations.
- The deadline to apply for the 2026 grant program is March 3.
The players
Aaron Rodgers
A four-time NFL MVP quarterback who recently completed his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a long career with the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers is from Chico, California and has been actively involved in supporting recovery efforts in his home region through the Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund.
North Valley Community Foundation
The nonprofit organization that manages the Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund and is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant program.
What they’re saying
“The Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund at North Valley Community Foundation is accepting applications for its annual grant program. This grant program is focused on efforts that address health and wellness – physical and emotional – for youth in Butte County, especially in the Camp Fire footprint. The deadline for organizations to apply is March 3.”
— North Valley Community Foundation
What’s next
The North Valley Community Foundation will review applications for the 2026 Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund grant program and announce the recipients in the coming months.
The takeaway
Even as he continues his NFL career, Aaron Rodgers remains deeply committed to supporting his home region of Northern California through the Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund. The fund's ongoing efforts to aid youth health and wellness initiatives in areas impacted by wildfires demonstrate Rodgers' dedication to long-term community rebuilding.
