Comerica Bank Grand Slam Grant
Funding Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Public high schools in Comerica Bank's Southeast Michigan market
- Public high schools in Comerica Bank's Central/West Michigan market
Other requirements
- Field improvements
- Equipment purchases
- Training camps
- Other baseball or softball-related expenses
Overview
Program Overview:
The Grand Slam Grant program provides funding to high school baseball and softball teams to create, expand, or improve their programs. The program has run for at least three consecutive years (as of 2013).
Grant Details:
- Award Amount: Two $10,000 grants annually
- Geographic Scope: Comerica Bank's markets - Southeast Michigan and Central/West Michigan
- Distribution: One grant awarded to a school in Southeast Michigan; one to a school in Central/West Michigan
Eligible Use of Funds:
- Field improvements
- Equipment purchases
- Training camps
- Other baseball or softball-related expenses
Eligibility:
- Public high schools in Comerica Bank's Southeast Michigan market
- Public high schools in Comerica Bank's Central/West Michigan market
Selection Criteria:
- Overall need
- Creativity of proposal
- School and community impact
Selection Committee:
- Comerica Bank representatives
- Detroit Tigers representatives
Additional Benefits for Winners:
- Tickets to Detroit Tigers opening weekend games
- On-field recognition prior to a Tigers game
Past Recipients:
- Lincoln Park High School (used funds for underground pit facility renovations)
- Kalamazoo Central High School (batting cage project)
Contact Information:
- Email: grandslamgrant@comerica.com
How to Apply
Application Process
- Download Application: Eligible schools download grant application from www.comerica.com/grandslamgrant
- Complete Application: Fill out all required sections
- Gather Supporting Materials: Prepare photos or videos supporting the proposal
- Submit: Email completed application and supporting materials to grandslamgrant@comerica.com
- Deadline: Submit no later than 11:59 p.m. on the published deadline date (historically February 27)
- Review: Selection committee reviews applications based on criteria
- Notification: Winners announced and recognized at Tigers opening weekend
Required Materials:
- Completed grant application
- Supporting materials (photos and/or videos)
- Submission via email
What Detroit Regional Chamber actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $2.5M
- Median grant
- $2.5M
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Detroit, MI.
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Fields of Work
- Youth sports
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