Youth Sports- Sunflower Softball Fund Grant

Youth Sports- Sunflower Softball Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation
Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Summary

The Youth Sports- Sunflower Softball Fund, managed by the Greater Salina Community Foundation, aims to provide financial assistance to youth in Saline County, KS, who wish to participate in softball but face financial barriers. Grants are awarded to individual players or teams for expenses such as registration fees and uniforms. Priority is given to those demonstrating need, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to play and enjoy the sport.

Overview

Our Mission Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs. The Foundation achieves its mission by: Enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desiresIncreasing the capacity of nonprofit organizations to fulfill their individual missionsFacilitating prudent management and care of fundsPromoting community philanthropy through educationProviding affiliate services to neighboring communitiesMeeting needs through grants, scholarships, and pass-through funds What do the funds support? The Sunflower Softball Fund offers an opportunity to youth who want to enjoy softball but are limited by a lack of funds. Grants are awarded to individual players or teams who play in a local league in Saline County, KS or for a Saline County high school who might otherwise not be able to participate in softball due to limited financial resources. Grants are distributed on a first come-first served basis.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants may be made to support, but are not limited to:Registration feesUniformsEquipmentWho's eligible to apply?Players that have limited financial resources and qualify for free or reduced lunches or extenuating circumstances.A parent or guardian must apply on behalf of the child,All grant checks are made payable to the coach on behalf of the child,

Ineligibility

The following grant requests will NOT be considered:Incomplete, incorrect or late applications.Political projects of any kind.Organizations or projects that practice discrimination of any kind.Operating deficits or retirement of debt (if the project has already happened or been paid for, this is considered funding debt).