Braves Park Projects

Together with Truist

The Atlanta Braves and Truist invest in the baseball and softball facilities of parks and recreation centers and schools with field and ballpark improvements to level the playing field and increase playability, safety, and accessibility for young athletes in neighborhoods throughout Metro Atlanta and across Braves Country.

Application Process

If your organization would like to bring brand-new field and ballpark upgrades to your community, please apply for Braves Park Projects together with Truist below. Applications are rolling.

Recipient Criteria and Requirements:

  • The recipient must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, parks and recreation association, or a public school
  • The recipient must demonstrate that the project will benefit a need-based population
  • The project must be completed within 3 months
  • The recipient must communicate the scope of work, status of project, and additional funders
  • The recipient must provide two points of contact that will both serve as project managers for the entire project
  • The recipient must provide a detailed budget and timeline for the requested project
  • The recipient must research any permitting needs for capital improvement projects in the local area
  • The recipient must demonstrate a sufficient plan of upkeep and maintenance
  • Field and ballpark upgrade requests must directly benefit the development of players or increase accessibility and playability. Funds may not be used towards projects related to concessions, restrooms, and ordinary operating expenses (i.e. salaries, scholarships, registration fees, etc.)

Previous Braves Park Projects Together with Truist

Rosa L. Burney Park – Atlanta, GA

  • Batting cage
  • Dugout benches
  • Bases and pitcher’s mound
  • Scoreboard

Federick Douglass High School – Atlanta, GA

  • Covered batting cage
  • Dugouts
  • Bullpen
  • Padded backstop
  • Outfield fence topper

Griffin High School - Griffin, GA

  • Covered batting cage
  • Outfield windscreens

Sally Little League at Shirley Winston Park – Columbus, GA

  • Field equipment
  • Field maintenance equipment
  • Customized dugout benches

Therrell High School – Atlanta, GA

  • Covered batting cage
  • Outfield windscreens
  • Outfield fence topper

Willie Mays Park – Fairfield, AL in partnership with Major League Baseball

  • turf infield
  • new outfield grass
  • refreshed structures

Mountain Heritage High School – Burnsville, NC

  • Laser-graded baseball and softball infields
  • Infield mix, bases, and anchors
  • Sod
  • Outfield fencing
  • Outfield windscreens

Elks Lodge Field – Waynesville, NC

  • Outfield fencing and windscreens
  • Baseline fencing
  • Fencing around batting cage

Braves Park Projects Community Impact

The Frederick Douglass High School softball team made it to the state playoffs after the completion of their Braves Park Project. The team went from not winning a game in three seasons to achieving a 9-9 record. The goal of Braves Park Projects is more than just winning games – it's to develop and inspire the next generation.

Braves Park Projects also provides support for baseball and softball facilities in communities affected by disaster, including Griffin High School, Mountain Heritage High School, and Elks Lodge Field.

“We had an unfortunate tragedy - six people were shot during a softball tournament that was taking place right here at this field. I asked that - the Braves and the [Atlanta] Braves Foundation had invested in this community before in the 90s - I asked if they would be willing to come back out again and invest in a big way in light of the tragedy as a way for our community to heal and move forward... They came out in such a big way.”

- Councilmember Jason Dozier, District 4 Atlanta City Council

“You all have truly made my senior year special. For that, on behalf of my team, we truly thank each and every one of you.”

- Darien Harden, Frederick Douglass High School baseball player

Apply

The Atlanta Braves Foundation is committed to investing in local youth baseball and softball programs around Braves Country through Braves Park Projects together with Truist. This initiative aims to create equity and access in the game we love so that youth can thrive no matter the zip code they live in. The Braves and Truist are making field improvements to local ballparks, schools and recreation centers to level the playing field for the youngest athletes in Braves Country. Please submit your application for consideration below.

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