Share the Glove Equipment Grant 2024: Enrollment Open

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Published On: March 6th, 2024

Mequon, WI – The Lakeshore Chinooks along with the Northwoods League Foundation are excited to announce the return of the Share the Glove program and grant for 2024. The Chinooks will be awarding a $2,000 equipment grant to a local youth softball organization. The Northwoods League Foundation will be awarding more than $50,000 in youth baseball and softball equipment through 25 Share the Glove grants throughout the spring and summer.

Organizations must meet applicable criteria related to IRS 501(c)(3) guidelines and the Northwoods League Foundation’s mission.

The following criteria must be met 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

The grant is a standardized set of Rawlings softball equipment, sized for youth ages 9-12. The grant includes:

(1) Set of Catchers Equipment
(1) Catchers Glove
(3) Softball Bats: Size 27”, 28”, 29”
(6) Batting Helmets
(1) Bucket of Practice Balls
(7) Fielding Gloves (Right Hand)
(2) Field Gloves (Left Hand)

The Northwoods League 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.

To apply for the Share the Glove grant, please fill out the online form below:

Share the Glove

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

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
First Last
Contact's Email*
Physical Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
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
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