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.

This summer, the Northwoods League is hosting the  softball summer league. The teams will reside in La Cross, WI; Madison, WI; Mankato, MN; Wausau, WI; Grand Forks, ND; and Minot, ND. With women’s sports at the forefront of the Northwoods League mind, one local SOFTBALL organization will be awarded a set of team equipment!

What does the grant include? Who is Eligible to Receive the Grant? How will grant applications be accepted & awarded?
  • (1) Set of Catchers Gear (helmet, chest protector, shin guards, mitt)
  • (6) Batting Helmets
  • (10) Fielding Gloves (7 RH, 2 LH, 1 Catchers Mitt)
  • (1) Bucket of Practice Softballs
  • (3) Bats (27 in.-20 in.)
 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
 Affiliate Teams will be accepting grant applications from organizations within their community. The foundation will not directly accept applications. The deadline to apply for the 2026 grant is May 15th

If your organization wishes to apply for this grant, please complete the application form below. The grant recipient will be chosen by the Northwoods League Foundation and be notified by the Rivets in mid-May. Any questions relating to the application, or Share the Glove Initiative can be directed to the Rivets office by calling 815-240-4159

Share the Glove Application

The Northwoods League Foundation (“Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It 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 launched its Share the Glove initiative in 2018. Share the Glove supports local youth sports through equipment grants. Since 2018, more than $300,000 worth of equipment has been distributed to youth organizations. For the 2026 season, the Rockford Rivets will be granting new equipment for a local SOFTBALL organization.

Section 1: Organization Information

Please fill out the following information
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Section 2: Statement of Purpose

Please provide us with at least a paragraph long description of how your organization enriches the lives of children and families in your community through softball

Section 3: Signature

By signing 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 may be used for promotional purposes.