Grant Program
The Rays Baseball Foundation 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 $2.2 million to more than 400 local nonprofits through this program.
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Grant Cycle
The Rays Baseball Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of those in need within our community, focusing on education, youth development, wellness and social responsibility. 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.
The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025, with all organizations being notified of funding decisions by May 30, 2025.
Before preparing your application, please read the following instructions carefully and provide all information requested. See Instructions >
If you have any questions please contact us at community@raysbaseball.com
Additional Ways We Can Help
In addition to the Community Fund Grant program there are additional ways the Tampa Bay Rays can help support your non-profit organization.
- If you are seeking an in-kind donation for a fundraiser or event please see In-Kind Donations.
- For information on fundraising opportunities please see Fundraising Opportunities.
- If you are seeking opportunities for a group to attend a Rays game please see Ticket Donations.
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