The Red Sox Foundation: Event Sponsorship Requests Grant

The Red Sox Foundation offers event sponsorship opportunities to support community initiatives in New England and Lee County, FL. Sponsorships range from $1,000 to $10,000, with a focus on health, education, and recreation. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and align with the Foundation's mission to enhance the lives of children, families, and veterans. Applications for sponsorships over $10,000 are by invitation only, fostering impactful community partnerships.

Note: Event sponsorship applications are due a minimum of 60 days in advance of the event. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, and please include all sponsorship information for the event.
Each year the Red Sox Foundation also makes a limited number of small grants to select nonprofits in New England on a rotating basis.
Event sponsorship opportunities include both in-kind donations for event auctions and event sponsorship typically ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Applications for sponsorship exceeding $10,000 are by invitation only.
As a public charity with a 501(C)3 non-profit status, we fundraise all of our revenue each fiscal year to meet the budgetary needs of our core programs and partners. We have the incredibly unique opportunity to grant small monetary gifts to deserving and impactful non-profits in New England and Lee County, FL that are in line with our fundraising criteria.
In 2026, we are excited to provide support to organizations that align with our mission, which is to make a difference in the lives of children, veterans, families and communities in need throughout New England by improving their health, educational and recreational opportunities.
We receive a tremendous amount of requests and do our best to accommodate as many non-profits as possible. Please note that in 2026, we are implementing a grant rotation policy that will enable us to support as many organizations as possible. Please also allow 60 days for a response to your request for funding.

Eligibility

To best achieve and enhance our mission, we focus our funding on organizations that:Are located within New England & Lee County, FLFit within our mission pillars (Health, Education, and Recreation)Have a 501(c)(3) statusApplications for sponsorship exceeding $10,000 are by invitation only.