Youth Baseball Grant is sponsored by 3 Up 3 Down Organization. Grants to support in-house youth baseball programs, scholastic baseball/softball, and programs for youth with developmental disabilities in the Hudson Valley area.

Application snapshot: target deadline March 15, 2026; published funding information $1,000 - $5,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits running youth baseball programs, including those supporting developmental disabilities; in-house and scholastic programs eligible, travel baseball not eligible.

Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Youth Baseball Grant Application by 3 Up 3 Down Organization 9th Annual Hold’em Tournament 9th Annual Hold’em Tournament 2026 Youth Baseball Grant Application The 3 Up 3 Down Organization strives to promote, strengthen, and foster youth baseball (and other youth sports) in and around the Hudson Valley as well as provide additional community support for those with developmental disabilities.

The intent of the program is to support in-house programs, programs that support those with developmental disabilities, getting children involved and keeping them in the sport versus leaving the game. New in 2026 will be additional grants to support select scholastic baseball programs. Thank you for supporting and promoting youth baseball.

Our organization will always take under advisement special circumstances. The Grant Process opens February 1, 2026 and closes March 15, 2026. In-house programs, scholastic baseball programs (middle and high school baseball/softball programs), and programs that support those with developmental disabilities are eligible and welcome to apply.

Travel baseball programs are not eligible. Other sports programs (basketball, wresting, soccer, football, etc) will have a separate application time-frame for 2026. (Upon filling out the grant application, please also submit a statement in a separate email to rstockfield@3u3d.

org how your organization would use funds and/or what are the program’s needs. Additional information may be requested at a later date if your organization will be considered for a 2026 grant.)

John Jay East Fishkill Booster Club* Weston CT Baseball and Softball Association Florida (NY) Little League Trinity-Pawling Baseball* Other Grants: Blue Path Service Dogs, Green Chimneys, Colombia (Pelota Caliente) Past Grant Recipients Include Shrub Oak Athletic Club (SOAC), Mahopac Sport Association (MSA), Wappingers Little League, Brookfield Pop Warner, Beekman Athletic Club (BAC), Patterson Little League, WaterOak (CT) Little League, Milford (CT) Junior Major League, Highland Babe Ruth League, Brewster Little League & Challenger Division, Pleasant Valley Little League, Stamford (CT) Little League, Pawling Little League, Danbury Youth Baseball, Philipstown Little League, City of Poughkeepsie, Town of Poughkeepsie Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth, New City Little League, Orange County, Montgomery Little League, Yorktown Athletic Club, Baseball United Foundation, Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame.

Online Youth Baseball Grant Application Form EIN Tax ID (not applicable for scholastic grants) Number of Youth Leaguers * Age Ranges * Tee Ball (ages 4-7) Minor League (ages 5-11) Major Division (ages 9-12) Intermediate 50/70 (ages 12-13) Junior League (ages 12-14) Senior League (ages 13-16) Scholastic/High School (ages 14-18) League Type * In-House Travel Cooperstown Scholastic Check all that apply: If selected, will you or a representative be able to receive your grant at Dutchess Stadium during a game in June or July (final date TBD), or at your home little league field.

Yes No 3 Up 3 Down will be issuing grants during a Hudson Valley Renegades Game at Dutchess Stadium summer 2026 or at the recipient’s home baseball field. If selected, what is the estimated number of youth leaguers that would be able to attend either? * In 300 words or less, how will you utilize grant funds to advance and promote youth baseball in the Hudson Valley (your league)?

What are your program's biggest needs? * 0 / 300 In order to apply for this grant, you must agree to these grant terms and conditions: Funds must be used to promote and strengthen in-house youth baseball (especially at the younger levels) within their community by December 31, 2026.

Organization must follow up with a letter by December 31, 2026, with acknowledgment of grant and how they have used the donation to enhance their baseball community or how they have budgeted for it in as specific a manner as possible. Acknowledge 3 Up 3 Down on their website or Facebook page as a sponsor AND-OR allow a banner or signage at their field of play (at no cost to your organization).

Have a representative available to receive a banner check at Dutchess Stadium (date TBD) during the Renegades Game, to accept the check. Admission to the event is completely free showing a sign of community. Be able to have a minimum of 10 youth-leaguers in attendance that evening to receive the minimum check .

Failure to meet any of our stipulations may result in rescinding of the grant or ineligibility for future grants. Grant applications are due by March 15, 2026. You will receive confirmation of application receipt within 7 days after submission and final announcements of grant recipients will be announced by March 31, 2026.

Do you agree to the above grant terms and conditions? * Yes Non-profit website design by TIPSY SOCIAL .