Announcement of Selection for 'B.LEAGUE × Nippon Foundation Community Development Grant'

Thank you always for your passionate support of the Fighting Eagles Nagoya.

We are pleased to announce that FE Nagoya has been selected as one of the 2026 (Phase II) grant recipients of the 'B.LEAGUE × Nippon Foundation Community Development Grant,' a joint initiative by the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE) and the Nippon Foundation. This grant supports projects in which professional sports clubs collaborate with local residents, municipalities, and regional businesses to address everyday social challenges and revitalize their communities.

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Selected Project

'Minato Blue 2033' — A city where basketball is part of daily life and a positive cycle thrives around its waterfront This project is a long-term urban development vision aimed at 2033, centered on the concept of integrating basketball into everyday life and creating a sustainable, vibrant cycle around the waterfront.

Project Objectives

Aligned with the grant’s theme of 'bringing people together, getting people moving, and helping people grow,' FE Nagoya aims to realize four key statements by positioning basketball as a hub and working hand-in-hand with the local community. We will contribute to building a sustainable community where regional economies and human connections continue to thrive even on non-game days. Through this project, we will collaborate with partners to make the power of sports a new social infrastructure.

Four Key Statements

・A city where basketball blends seamlessly into daily life Transitioning from 'special occasions' to 'everyday normalcy,' turning every corner of the city into a playground. ・A virtuous cycle of health, food, and lifestyle centered on the waterfront Leveraging the waterfront as a local asset, we will create spaces where 'eating, moving, and enjoying' circulate through events and activities. ・Achieving the No.1 city people want to live in A safe, family-friendly city—the trusted blue of FE Nagoya enveloping the community. ・Year-round vibrancy and economic circulation Even on non-game days, people, businesses, and fans remain connected, sustaining the local economy.

Reference

▶▷ Special website for the 'B.LEAGUE × Community Development Initiative'