Program Summary
The Minnesota Twins Community Fund's Tournament Grant program will distribute grants of $100 - $1,000 to assist youth baseball and softball organizations administer national, regional, or statewide tournaments. Grant funds should be used to reduce the operating expenses of the tournament. During 2008, $10,000 is available for distribution in the Upper Midwest and Southwest Florida.

Administration
The Tournament Grant program will be administered by Minnesota Twins Community Fund staff who review all requests, pay grants, work closely with grantee organizations to ensure tournament success, and maintain program records.

Eligibility
The program is open to any Upper Midwest non-profit organization or local government unit wishing to host/organize a tournament on a national, regional (multi-state) or statewide level. Two to five grants will also be available to organizations in Southwest Florida, home of the Twins Spring Training facility and the Fort Myers Miracle, the Twins Class A affiliate. Grants will not support tournaments operated as a for-profit fundraiser.

Applicants must have already received confirmations from a majority of participating teams. Tournaments should take place within six months of receiving the grant.

Application Process/Schedule
Applicants must complete an application and submit other required documents. Applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout the year until all grant funds are distributed. Final grant determinations will be made by the Twins Community Fund Board of Directors in April, June and September. Application due dates are as follows:

Applications must be complete and sent through the mail. Faxed/emailed applications are not accepted.

Other Requirements
Organizations receiving grants must:

• Complete a final report with final tournament financial results; and
• Recognize the grant contribution in some form to the public.

Phone: 612-375-7523
Toll free: 1-800-950-1987
E-mail stephaniejohnson@twinsbaseball.com