CommunityProgram Summary. The Minnesota Twins Community Fund's Competitive Baseball/Softball Grant program will distribute grants of $500 - $2,000 to assist youth baseball and softball programs with operating expenses. Grant funds should be used for league fees, equipment, or transportation costs.
Administration. The Competitive Baseball/Softball Grant program will be administered by Minnesota Twins Community Fund staff who review all requests, pay grants, work closely with grantee organizations to ensure league success, and maintain program records.
Eligibility. The grant is open to any Upper Midwest traveling baseball and softball program for youth, ages 16 and up. A program is considered a traveling program if the majority of league games are played outside of the home city. Grants will not support hotel costs or coaches' salaries.
Priority will be given to programs demonstrating financial need.
Application Process/Schedule. 2009 applications are closed. Applications for 2010 will be available in January.
Other Requirements. Organizations receiving grants must:
Questions about the Competitive Youth Baseball/Softball Grant program should be directed to:
Stephanie Johnson
Competitive Baseball/Softball Grant Program
TWINS COMMUNITY FUND
34 Kirby Puckett Place
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
• Direct Phone (612) 375-7523 I • Toll Free 1-800-950-1987
• E-mail stephaniejohnson@twinsbaseball.com
