A New Grant Initiative for Young Athletes
The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball franchise, is now accepting applications for its youth baseball and softball grant program. The initiative, developed in partnership with Globe Life, seeks to broaden access to the sport by supporting community‑based programs that introduce children to baseball and softball.
Eligibility requirements are clear: programs must serve children aged 18 or younger, operate within Texas or one of its neighboring states, and be registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The foundation emphasizes that funded projects must demonstrate a concrete plan for increasing participation and providing quality instruction.
Past recipients illustrate the program’s impact. In 2025, the Silo Baseball and Softball Booster Clubs and the Atoka Softball Parent Booster Club each received grants that enabled them to purchase equipment, hire coaches and run summer clinics for hundreds of youngsters.
How to Apply
Organizations interested in applying can submit their proposals through the foundation’s online portal. Detailed guidelines and the application link are available on the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation website. Applicants are encouraged to highlight how their programs will sustain engagement beyond the initial funding period, incorporate safety measures, and involve local volunteers. Successful projects will be featured on the foundation’s channels, showcasing the growing footprint of youth baseball and softball across the region.