Rays Baseball Foundation: Community Fund Grant

Rays Baseball Foundation: Community Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Rays Baseball Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: April 02, 2026

Summary

The Rays Baseball Foundation Community Fund Grant supports local nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area, enhancing programs with over $1.8 million granted to more than 350 organizations. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) entities operating in specific counties and submit an online application. This initiative aims to foster community development and support critical local services.

Overview

The Community Fund Grant Program provides assistance to local nonprofits in the Tampa Bay region. These grants help enhance and support current programs offered by community-based nonprofit organizations. The foundation has invested more than $2.3 million to more than 400 local nonprofits through this program. The official charity of the Tampa Bay Rays mission is to use the game as a catalyst to bring people together, expand opportunities, and drive meaningful change through youth empowerment, education, and supporting critical community needs on and off the field. Through the Community Fund Grant program, we will award twenty $5,000 grants to enhance and support current programs offered by community-based, not-for-profit organizations.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. In order to be eligible to receive a Community Fund Grant from the Rays Baseball Foundation you must meet the following qualifications:Operate in one of the following nine counties: Charlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota.Be a 501(c)(3) with a Federal tax exempt letter.Submit an application via the online form.