The MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation aims to increase participation in and expand access to youth baseball and softball. It is a collaboration between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, supporting organizations both in the United States and internationally.
APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY (LOI). LOI CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS: 1.) INFORMATION FORM, 2.) INTRODUCTORY LETTER, AND 3.) BUDGET PROPOSAL. VISIT WWW.BASEBALLYDF.COM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY.
Deadline
THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS LOI SUBMISSIONS ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH NO DEADLINES.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SUPPORT: - FIELD AND LIGHTING CAPITAL PROJECTS WITH LESS THAN 50% OF THE PROJECT FUNDING SECURED - ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FUNDRAISING COSTS, SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS, INSURANCE COSTS, ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, MEMBERSHIP DUES, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES, BANK CHARGES, AUDIT EXPENSES, AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY OVERHEAD COSTS - TRAVEL TEAMS, EXCEPT PROGRAMS SUPPORTING LOW-INCOME YOUTH PLAYERS - RESTROOM, CONCESSION STAND, AND CLASSROOM CONSTRUCTION - CAPITAL PROJECTS AND UNIFORMS FOR SCHOOLS - INDIVIDUAL PLAYER SCHOLARSHIPS OR SPONSORSHIPS
Submission contact
Contact name: MLB-MLBPA YDF
Address: 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020