Share the Glove - St. Cloud Rox : St. Cloud Rox

Rox Seek Applications for “Share the Glove” $2,500 Youth Softball Equipment Grant

The St. Cloud Rox are excited to announce the organization is accepting applications for the “Share the Glove” Youth Equipment Grant Program in conjunction with the Northwoods League Foundation. The “Share the Glove” program provides youth baseball and softball equipment annually in every Northwoods League market.

The Northwoods League Foundation is a charitable organization that serves as a vehicle to transform a shared passion for baseball and softball into positive change and support for communities. The Foundation will be awarding more than $55,000 in youth baseball and softball equipment through 22 Share the Glove grants to be awarded this Spring. Each grant, with an approximate retail value of $2,500, will include two sets of catcher’s gear, ten gloves, eight batting helmets, six bats and one bucket of practice balls.

In 2020, a youth softball team in Central Minnesota will be receiving a $2,500 equipment grant as part of the “Share the Glove” Youth Equipment Grant Program.

What is the grant?

The grant is a standardized set of Rawlings equipment, sized for youth ages 9-12. In 2020, it will include:

Youth Softball Grant

– (2) Sets of catcher’s gear (helmet, chest protector, shin guards, mitt)

– (8) Batting helmets

– (10) Fielding gloves (8 right, 2 left)

– (1) Bucket of practice softballs

– (6) Bats (27 in. – 30 in.)

Who is eligible to receive the softball 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 grant applications be accepted and awarded?

The St. Cloud Rox will be accepting grant applications from youth softball organizations (ages 9-12) within Central Minnesota. The Northwoods League Foundation will make the final determination on the awarding of grants. Grant recipients will be notified by the St. Cloud Rox.

To apply for the St. Cloud Rox Share the Glove youth softball grant, you can fill out the application form below or download a printable version here.

Share the Glove Form

All forms must be submitted by Wednesday, April 10

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

Date*
Date Format: 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)
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 ZIP Code
Mailing Address (if different from physical 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 if applicable
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

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.