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Youth Baseball Fund / Sunflower Softball Fund (2025 Season) is sponsored by Greater Salina Community Foundation. These funds provide support for local youth in the Salina area who want to participate in baseball or softball but are limited by a lack of funds. Grants may be used to cover registration fees, tournament fees, equipment, uniforms, and clinics.
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Youth Baseball and Softball Grants Available for 2025 Season Youth Baseball and Softball Grants Available for 2025 Season SALINA, Kan. —As a local youth baseball coach, Jason Wells has seen families struggle to support their child’s love of the game, due to the rising cost of youth sports. “Equipment, uniforms, league fees and tournament fees can make baseball an expensive youth sport,” said Wells.
“Our team does whatever it can to keep costs reasonable, yet there has always been a significant fee per player to participate. ” This issue is not new. In 2000, longtime youth baseball coach Larry Britegam wanted to help families who struggle with the financial demands of organized sports, so he established the Youth Baseball Fund at the Greater Salina Community Foundation.
This fund, along with the community foundation’s Sunflower Softball Fund, provides support for local youth who want to participate in baseball or softball but are limited by a lack of funds. Grants may be used to cover registration fees, tournament fees, equipment, uniforms, and clinics. “This fund truly has an impact on the kids that love baseball and need some financial help to participate,” Wells said.
“While most of these kids will never earn a baseball scholarship, they may create experiences and friendships they will remember the rest of their lives. ” Since the baseball and softball funds were started, 316 young baseball and softball players in the Salina area have received a combined total of $90,608. 12.
“I would like to thank all those who put forth the time and money to keep this fund going,” Wells said. “Thanks for helping kids in Salina have an opportunity to be a part of these teams. ” This season, $14,000 is available for baseball and more than $3,000 is available for softball.
Applications open February 1, with deadlines of February 15, March 15, April 15 and May 15, 2025. Funding will be awarded on a first come, first served basis and decisions will be announced after each grant deadline. Apply online at http://gscf.
org/search-apply-for-a-grant/ . Over $38,000 in Grants Awarded by Community Foundation Summer Grant Cycle Now Open Over $56,000 Awarded in Spring Grant Cycle Contact Jessica Martin, President and Executive Director.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local youth in the Salina area who want to participate in baseball or softball and are limited by a lack of funds. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $14,000 available for baseball, over $3,000 for softball. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Youth Baseball Fund / Sunflower Softball Fund (2025 Season) is funded by Greater Salina Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Smoky Valley is sponsored by Greater Salina Community Foundation. This fund aims to enhance public health in the Smoky Valley area by providing grants to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for projects that promote healthy lifestyles and community well-being, including capacity building and capital impr…
Kansas Health Foundation Fund (GSCF) is sponsored by Greater Salina Community Foundation. This fund supports public health initiatives in Saline County, KS, with a focus on healthy lifestyles and preventative programs. Grants are available for projects that enhance community health and well-being, including seed money, capacity building, and capital improvements.