Grant Application

If you are interested in applying for a grant, please complete our pre-screen survey to be considered for assistance:

Any person is eligible for assistance from B.A.T. if he or she:

1. Has at least one day of service as an MLB player
2. Has at least two years of service with one of the following groups:
   • Major League manager, coach or athletic trainer
   • Minor League player, manager, coach or athletic trainer
   • Negro League player
   • Scout
   • MLB or MiLB umpire
   • All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
   • MLB or MiLB front office employee
   • Part-time clubhouse employee with an MLB club
   • Former MLBPA employee
3. Is a widow, widower or child, 23 years of age or younger, of any eligible person

What the Program is Not

The Baseball Assistance Team exists to provide short-term support during times of genuine need. While we strive to help whenever possible, there are important limitations to understand:

• Not all requests can be approved, including requests that do not meet eligibility requirements.
• The program is not intended to serve as a pension, long-term income source, or replacement for employment income.

Documents Requested (if applicable):

• 2024 Income Tax Return
• Most recent pay stub
• 2025 Social Security Benefits Letter
• Unemployment Benefits Letter
• Medical Report/Notes
• Bank Statement(s)
• Additional information or documents may be requested by the Grant Committee

Types of Assistance Provided:

Each grant application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Grants may be awarded for needs such as:

A. Addiction recovery treatment

B. Food & household necessities

C. Housing

D. Medical expenses

E. Funeral expenses

F. Health insurance & prescriptions

What to Expect from the Process

• Every situation is unique, and our review process is designed to be fair, thoughtful and confidential.
• Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Decisions are made by independent grant committees.
• Approved grant amounts vary based on individual need and available resources.
• Complete applications are processed more efficiently.
• Providing requested documentation upfront helps avoid delays.
• Clear and thorough explanations of needs are helpful during the review process.
• Past assistance does not guarantee future assistance.
• Applicants may re-apply if circumstances change.
• If we are unable to provide assistance, we may suggest other resources within or outside of B.A.T.
• B.A.T. has the right to deny any application or terminate any previously awarded grant where a grant application is found not to have been completed by the individual seeking assistance or to have included false information.

Contact Info

Baseball Assistance Team
1271 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
TEL: 212-931-7822
BAT@mlb.com