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Comerica Bank Grand Slam Grant

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Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Comerica Bank Grand Slam Grant

Funder: Comerica Bank in partnership with Detroit Tigers

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

    1. Download Application: Eligible schools download grant application from www.comerica.com/grandslamgrant
    2. Complete Application: Fill out all required sections
    3. Gather Supporting Materials: Prepare photos or videos supporting the proposal
    4. Submit: Email completed application and supporting materials to grandslamgrant@comerica.com
    5. Deadline: Submit no later than 11:59 p.m. on the published deadline date (historically February 27)
    6. Review: Selection committee reviews applications based on criteria
    7. Notification: Winners announced and recognized at Tigers opening weekend

    Required Materials:

  • Completed grant application

  • Supporting materials (photos and/or videos)

  • Submission via email

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sports

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