SHARE THE GLOVE

The Northwoods League Foundation (“Foundation”) is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization that serves as a vehicle to transform a shared passion for baseball and softball into positive change and support for communities. The Mission of the Northwoods League Foundation is: To utilize the games of baseball and softball 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 awards equipment grants to youth baseball and softball organizations across Grand Forks Softball Nation.

WHAT IS THE GRANT?

The grant is a standardized set of Rawlings youth equipment valued at approx $2,000.

Each grant includes:

(1) Set of Catcher’s Gear: (helmet, chest protector, shin guards, mitt)
(6) batting helmets
(9) fielding gloves (7 right, 2 left)
(1) bucket of practice baseballs
(3) bats (1-27″, 1-28″, 1-29″)

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 or softball within a community that is served by a Northwoods League affiliate.

HOW WILL APPLICATIONS BE ACCEPTED AND AWARDED?

The Grand Forks Softball Team will be accepting grant applications from eligible organizations within the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks community. The NWL Foundation will not directly accept applications. The Foundation will make the final determination on the awarding of grants. Grant recipients will be notified by The Grand Forks Softball Community FUNd, and an on-field presentation experience will be scheduled.

2026 Share The Glove Grant

Please fill out completely to be considered for a recipient of Share The Glove Grant Program. Thank You.

Organization Name(Required)

Tax-Exempt Status (include copy of IRS designation, if applicable)

Upload a copy of IRS Designation Letter (if available)

Max. file size: 8 MB.

Year Organization Founded(Required)

Director (or contact if not director)(Required)

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Contact's Email(Required)

Physical Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Mailing Address (if different than physical address)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

Website(Required)

Number of Participants(Required)

List all current funding sources (e.g. dues, pay to play, grants, sponsors, government funds)(Required)

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 softball (You may upload a file below).(Required)

Statement of Purpose (upload file if applicable)

Max. file size: 8 MB.

Person Completing Application(Required)

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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(Required)

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