Arlington, Texas -- In recognition of the Texas Rangers 50th anniversary in 2022, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation today announced details of a major grant program that will provide half a million dollars for nonprofit organizations in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, made the announcement during a media event at Sam Houston High School in Arlington. The participants included Rangers Hall of Famer Tom Grieve and former standout second baseman Mark McLemore.

The Texas Rangers Legacy Grant Program will be donating five grants of $100,000 each to nonprofits focused on improving and supporting their community. These will be the largest individual grants ever distributed by the Rangers Foundation.

“As we celebrate the 50-year legacy of the Texas Rangers in Arlington, we are honored to introduce the Legacy Grant Program, which will fund five impactful projects across our viewing territory,” said Neil Leibman, Texas Rangers president, business operations and chief operating officer, and Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Chairman. “It is our hope that funding these life-changing projects will leave a lasting effect on our communities, creating a new legacy to be felt for years to come.”

The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation will award grants to organizations that share a similar mission to improve the lives of those in the community, especially children, military, first responders and their families, through innovative programming and partnerships that focus on education, health and athletics.

Designated 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations may submit letters of interest beginning today, March 15, 2022, through Saturday, April 30, 2022. To apply for the Texas Rangers 50th Anniversary Legacy Grant Program, visit texasrangers.com/legacygrants.

Additional program details and application requirements are outlined below:

Program

The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation established the Legacy Grant Program in recognition of the Texas Rangers’ 50th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the Rangers Foundation. The program will fund five $100,000 grants focused on improving and supporting the Rangers community, with an emphasis on education, youth health, athletics (specifically baseball or softball), military, first responders and their families.

Eligibility

• Must be officially designated as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue code.
• Organization must have been in operation for a minimum of three (3) years.
• Must operate within one or more of the following states: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Texas.
• Interested organizations should share the Foundation’s mission and focus to assist children, military, first responders and their families, through innovative programming and partnerships that focus on education, health and athletics.

Application

• Proposals should focus on how these funds will improve the lives of children and families in communities across the Rangers five-state territory (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Texas).
• Programs and proposals will be evaluated based on many criteria, but please be sure to include specific information on:
• Data on communities that will be served.
• Expected impact on the communities, particularly in distressed communities.
• How you will determine and track measurable outcomes and data.
• Sustainability of the program.
• Is the program/proposal fulfilling a need?
• Creativity and ability for the Rangers Foundation and Rangers organization to engage in the program if desired.
• School districts and municipalities, and athletic departments and organizations are encouraged to apply.
• Partnerships between nonprofit organizations are highly encouraged.

Process

• The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation will solicit letters of interest from organizations through the online portal at texasrangers.com/legacygrants.
• Proposals will be accepted through April 30, 2022.
• The Legacy Grant selection committee will review the letters of interest and qualifying materials.
• Formal requests for proposals will be sent to selected organizations by May 30, 2022.
• Proposals must be submitted by June 30, 2022.
• Finalists will be notified and interviewed in July.
• Legacy Grant recipients will be selected and notified by August 30, 2022.
• All grant recipients will be required to provide status updates, outcomes, and feedback as grants are implemented.

Timeline

• March 15, 2022: Applications Open
• April 30, 2022: Letters of Interest Due
• May 30, 2022: Selected Applicants Notified About Request for Proposal
• June 30, 2022: Requested Proposals Due
• July 30, 2022: Finalist Interviews Completed
• August 30, 2022: Winners Selected and Notified

ABOUT THE TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL FOUNDATION

Since its inception in 1991, the Foundation has invested more than $50 million in our community and is dedicated to improving the lives of children in need. The Foundation provides funding for children, the military, first responders and their families, educational, health, and athletic programming and partnerships. Signature programs include the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy at Mercy Street Sports Complex, presented by Toyota, the 2018 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence Award-winning Richard Greene Scholars and the Charley Pride Fellowship program. Faced with ever-increasing need in our communities, we are providing more financial support than ever to our neighbors in need through the support of partner organizations and emergency relief organizations.