BAY SHORE, NY – September 12, 2024 – The LandTek Group, a leading sports facility construction company is excited to share its role managing construction of four newly refurbished football fields at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Georgia and Alabama. The HBCU Invitational Field Refurbishment Program was an invitational grant program designed to improve field quality, safety and accessibility for students and local community groups serving youth through football.
The program, funded by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and supported by the NFL Foundation, was open to select HBCUs in Georgia and Alabama. The program was managed by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the nation’s leading community development support organization. The LandTek Group managed construction using local contractors engaged by the universities. Clark Atlanta University, Albany State University, Savannah State University and Miles College are the grant recipients.
This program presents an exceptional opportunity for student-athletes and will foster equity on a broader scale. The sports facilities will not only serve as a hub for athletic excellence but also will increase playability for student-athletes and community members alike, as fields will be community accessible.
The LandTek Group is honored to be a part of this philanthropic endeavor and was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project, including project management, civil sitework, specialized subsurface drainage systems and synthetic turf field installations. The collaboration represents LandTek’s commitment to enhancing opportunities for student-athletes, fostering community development within HBCUs and building champions from the ground up.
Marty Lyons, Senior Vice President of The LandTek Group stated, “We’re not just constructing fields; we’re cultivating a space where dreams take flight. These fields are more than a game—they’re a symbol of empowerment, unity and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Together with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, LISC, and the NFL Foundation, we’re not just building a sports facility, we’re fostering a legacy of champions and providing a platform for future leaders to showcase their talent on equal ground.”
Albany State University in Albany, Georgia
Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama
Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta
Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia