Chevron and Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Open Applications for 2026 Community Grants Program

Arlington, Texas — Chevron and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation today announced that applications for the 2026 Chevron–Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Community Grants Program are now being accepted, marking the third consecutive year of the initiative aimed at supporting organizations that serve children and youth across the Permian Basin region of Texas.

The program supports non-profit organizations, schools, and municipalities that provide impactful programming for children ages 18 and under, including initiatives centered on educational curriculum, afterschool programming, and youth sports. Since launching in 2024, the program has issued $100,000 in grants, helping expand access to youth-focused programming and resources throughout West Texas.

“The Chevron–Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Community Grants Program allows us to meaningfully invest in organizations that are making a difference for youth across the Permian Basin,” said Karin Morris, Texas Rangers Senior Vice President, Community Impact & Executive Director of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. “As this partnership enters its third year, we remain committed to our mission to develop young people by supporting programs that help children grow and succeed in their respective communities.”

Through the 2026 iteration of the program, a total of $50,000 in grant funding will be awarded, with individual grants generally ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. All applications will be reviewed by the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Board.

“Chevron is proud to partner with the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation to support organizations that are helping young people thrive across the Permian Basin,” said Jonathan Harshman, public and government affairs advisor for Chevron. “By investing in local programs focused on education, after-school opportunities and youth sports, we’re working alongside our community partners to help strengthen West Texas communities and create lasting opportunities for the next generation.”

Grant funding is limited to organizations that support children in the Permian Basin, specifically within the following Texas counties: Andrews, Crane, Culberson, Ector, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Reagan, Reeves, Upton, Ward, and Winkler.

Eligibility Requirements

• Non-profit organizations, schools, or municipalities that provide meaningful support to youth ages 18 and under through programming in areas such as educational curriculum, after-school programming or youth sports
• Operate programming in one or more of the eligible Permian Basin counties listed above
• Be designated as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code

Grant Restrictions

• Grants will not be made to individuals
• Grants will not be made to national organizations that do not operate within the listed counties
• Grant funds may not be used to supplement team travel expenses and/or tournament fees
• Organizations may submit one application per calendar year

Grant Timeline

• Applications Due: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, by 6:00 p.m. CT
• Grant Recipients Announced: August 2026

Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to carefully review all program guidelines and eligibility criteria prior to submitting an application.

For additional information about the Chevron–Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Community Grant Program and application details, please visit foundation.rangers.com/resources/chevron-grants.

ABOUT THE TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL FOUNDATION

Since its inception in 1991, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation has invested more than $90 million in our community to develop the next generation, honor those who serve, and serve those in need through signature programs including the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy at Mercy Street Sports Complex, presented by Toyota, youth fitness and wellness programs like the just keep livin’ programs, scholarships including the 2018 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence award-winning Richard Greene Scholars, the Charley Pride Fellowship Program presented by the Parrish Charitable Foundation, and financial grants and support to countless organizations. Visit rangers.com/foundation for more information.

ABOUT CHEVRON

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. Chevron’s 100-year legacy in the Permian Basin, one of the most oil-rich areas in the world, underpins Chevron’s place as a top producer there and a core contributor to national energy security. In 2025, Chevron produced a record high of 1 million barrels per day in the region, a production number it plans to sustain for years to come. The company supports nonprofit partners’ programs that seek to respond to needs in the communities where it operates. For more information, visit chevron.com/permian.