Richmond, Ind. – The Richmond Flying Mummies are proud to announce that applications are now open for the Share the Glove Youth Baseball & Softball Equipment Grant Program in partnership with the Northwoods League Foundation. The program helps provide essential equipment to local youth organizations each year across every Northwoods League community.
Now entering its eighth season, the Share the Glove initiative continues to remove barriers to participation and grow the game at the grassroots level. Since its launch, the Foundation has distributed more than $220,000 worth of baseball and softball equipment to youth programs throughout league markets.
The Northwoods League Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to using baseball as a platform to create meaningful community impact. Through initiatives like Share the Glove, the Foundation supports children and families while strengthening youth sports opportunities in the cities its teams call home.
For the 2026 season, twenty-six (26) equipment grants will again be awarded to youth baseball and softball organizations across the league’s communities. The Flying Mummies will coordinate the application process locally and assist one Richmond-area organization in receiving this year’s grant.
For the 2026 season, the Flying Mummies will award one baseball equipment grant to a Richmond-area youth organization.
What does the grant include?
Each grant consists of a standardized set of Rawlings equipment, including:
- (1) Set of catcher’s gear (helmet, chest protector, shin guards, mitt)
- (6) Batting helmets
- (9) Fielding gloves (7 right-handed, 2 left-handed)
- (1) Bucket of practice baseballs
- (3) Bats (27”, 28”, 29”)
Who is eligible?
Organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Qualify as a 501(c)(3), school or school-based program, or community-based organization
- Not be an individual, for-profit business, political, or religious organization
- Provide baseball or softball opportunities for youth ages 9–12 within the Richmond community
How to apply
Applications will be accepted directly through the Flying Mummies front office. The Northwoods League Foundation will select the recipient in coordination with the team. The deadline to apply for the 2026 grant is April 17th.
Apply Here: https://northwoodsleague.com/
Season ticket packages for the Flying Mummies’ inaugural 2026 season are on sale now. Visit www.mummiesbaseball.com or contact the ticket office at (765) 973-3447 to reserve your seats today. The Flying Mummies front office and team shop are located at 201 NW 13th St Richmond, IN 47374 with office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Richmond Flying Mummies are a proud member of the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 410 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion and Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (BAL) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (NYM). League games are viewable live on FloSports.tv.
