The Videogames & Esports Foundation (VEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive and safe network of gaming communities. Founded in December 2018 by a group of esports professionals from the Kansas City area, VEF aims to unite the esports industry and dispel misconceptions surrounding gaming. VEF offers a range of products and services to support its mission.

They provide grants and scholarships to disadvantaged students, educators, game designers, streamers, and organizations within the gaming and esports industry. Additionally, VEF offers online certifications, curriculum resources, and research tools to increase literacy and awareness of the positive impacts of gaming on mental health, healthy lifestyles, community, and STEM education. The foundation also focuses on important initiatives such as diversity and inclusion, cyberbullying prevention, mental health support, and promoting healthy gaming habits.

They aim to build a network of inclusive gaming communities, create scholarship opportunities, ensure a safe playing environment, and promote gaming literacy across the ecosystem. Through their professional development programs and temporary restrictive fund options, VEF provides training, research, and financial support to organizations and individuals in the esports industry. They also offer speaking engagements, panels, and interviews to help organizations improve their esports literacy.

Join VEF in their mission to empower gamers and build a better esports community for all