Share the Glove 2024

The Northwoods League Foundation (“Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves as a vehicle to transform a shared passion for baseball into positive change and support for communities. The Mission of the Northwoods League Foundation is: To utilize the game of baseball to enrich the quality of life for children and families with an enduring and caring focus on Northwoods League communities.

In support of this mission, the Foundation will be awarding twenty-five (25) equipment grants, each with an approximate retail value of $2500, to youth baseball and softball organizations across the twenty-five (25) communities in which a Northwoods League Affiliate currently operates.

What is the grant?
The grant is a standardized set of Rawlings equipment, sized for youth ages 9-12. In 2023, the Battle Creek Battle Jacks will be awarding a baseball grant.

Baseball Grant		Softball Grant
(1) Set of catcher’s gear (helmet, chest protector, shin guards, mitt		(1) Set of catcher’s gear (helmet, chest protector, shin guards, mitt)
(8) Batting helmets		(8) Batting helmets
(10) Fielding gloves (8 RH, 2 LH)		(10) Fielding gloves (8 RH, 2 LH)
(1) Bucket of practice baseballs		(1) Bucket of practice softballs
(6) Bats (28 in. – 31 in.)		(6) Bats (27 in. – 30 in.)

Who is eligible to receive the grant?
The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to receive the grant:

Organization qualifies as a 501(c)(3) organization, school or school-based program, or community-based organization as defined under US IRC section 501(c)(3);

Organization is not an individual, for-profit business, political, or religious organization;

Organization provides opportunities for kids ages 9-12 to play baseball within a community that is served by a Northwoods League affiliate.

To apply for the Battle Jacks grant, fill out the form below.

Share the Glove Sign Up 2024

Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Organization Name*
Tax-Exempt Status (include copy of IRS designation, if applicable)
Upload copy of IRS Designation Letter (if available)
Max. file size: 8 MB.
Year Organization Founded*
Director*
Contact Person and title (If not Director)
First Last
Contact's Email*
Physical Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Mailing Address (if different from physical address)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Telephone Number*
Website
Number of Participants*
List all current funding sources (e.g. dues, pay to play, grants, sponsors, government funds)*
Section 2. Statement of Purpose --Please give us a brief description of how your organization enriches the lives of children and families in your community through the game of baseball or softball. (You may upload a file below)*
Statement of Purpose Upload File if applicable
Max. file size: 8 MB.
Name of Person Completing Application*
First Last
Section 3. Signature By checking Yes below, I certify that the information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand this information will be used to make a determination in the awarding of grants and if determined to be false or misleading, may disqualify my organization from consideration. If my organization is awarded the grant, information provided as part of this application (organization name, year founded, # of participants, statement of purpose) may be used for promotional purposes.*
- YES