Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF) considers funding non-profit organizations from the Great Lakes Bay Region. Grant money is intended to fund capital projects; the grants are not intended to fund day-to-day operations.
Donor Name: Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF)
State: Michigan
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/15/2022
Details:
The decision to fund an organization’s project is determined by one or more of the following guidelines. These guidelines reflect the purposes for which the MBF was founded:
- The organization contributes to regional economic development
- The organization is based in the Mid-Michigan area and serves young people
- The funded project promotes amateur sports, fitness and overall good health
Criteria
The Michigan Baseball Foundation will consider funding Mid-Michigan non-profit organizations that use grant money to fund projects; the grants are not intended to fund day-to-day operations or programs. Primary consideration will be given to organizations in the Midland, Bay, Saginaw, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Genesee, Isabella, Tuscola, Huron, Arenac, Ogemaw, Sanilac and Iosco counties. Strong consideration will also be given to organizations that have:
- A practical financial development plan either in place or under way
- A strong infrastructure and solid operational plan or strategy in place or under development
- Dynamic leadership both at the management level and on the governing board(s)
- Strategic alliances with other public and private agencies, businesses and individuals
- A system for evaluating and developing their programs, management and staff to keep the organization viable and effective
Additional Guidelines
Some examples of items not supported by MBF grant awards include:
- Uniforms
- Programs or events
- Scholarships
- Travel expenses
- Perishable goods
- Seasonal or routine maintenance needs – ex. Diamond Dust, resurfacing of ball fields
- Projects more appropriately funded by taxpayers or tuition
The decision to fund an organization’s project will be determined in part by whether one or more of the following guidelines are met. These guidelines reflect the purposes for which the Michigan Baseball Foundation has been organized:
- The organization contributes to regional economic development by expanding employment opportunities and promoting the general welfare of the area
- The organization is based in the Mid-Michigan area and serves young people
- The project promotes amateur sports and fitness
For more information, visit Michigan Baseball Foundation’s Grant.
