50/50 Raffle Community Grant

50/50 Raffle Community Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nolan Ryan Foundation
Amount: Up to US $40,000
Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Summary

The Nolan Ryan Foundation's 50/50 Raffle Community Grant empowers local 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Central Texas by raising funds through home game raffles. With scholarships up to $40,000 available, the foundation aims to support deserving students and community initiatives. This grant program not only honors baseball legend Willie Wells but also fosters educational opportunities in the region. Eligible organizations can apply for funding, with a two-year limit on consecutive awards, ensuring diverse community support.

Overview

The Nolan Ryan Foundation works year-round to raise funds for its scholarship program. The program was recently elevated by establishing a scholarship endowment fund that awards scholarships of up to $40,000, renewable for up to four years. Currently, the Foundation partners with the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation to provide scholarships to deserving local students. The Nolan Ryan Foundation also awards the Willie Wells Memorial Scholarship every spring. Hall of Famer Willie Wells played for the Austin Black Senators, a Texas Negro League baseball team. In 2021, the Round Rock Express partnered with the Nolan Ryan Foundation to establish a scholarship in Wells' memory at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin. 50/50 Raffle Community Grant The Round Rock Express and Nolan Ryan Foundation have joined forces to host a 50/50 Raffle at every home game. At the end of the year, the Nolan Ryan Foundation donates to several local nonprofit organizations in Central Texas through the 50/50 Raffle Community Grant Program.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Nolan Ryan Foundation encourages any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Central Texas to apply for the 50/50 Raffle Community Grant. Please note, a nonprofit organization can be selected as a 50/50 Raffle Community Grant recipient for up to two consecutive years.

Ineligibility

The Nolan Ryan Foundation will not consider a grant application or award grant funding to a nonprofit organization over two consecutive years. For example, NONPROFIT X submitted a grant application and received funding in both 2023 and 2024. Therefore, NONPROFIT X will not be eligible for grant consideration in 2025. However, NONPROFIT X will be eligible to apply again in 2026 if they wish.