Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Awards

To be eligible for a Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Award, an organization is required to:

• Be physically located in the state of Arizona;
• Have a classification as an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code with a valid IRS Tax ID. Organizations without a valid IRS Tax ID must have a fiscal sponsor submit the application; and
• Submit the following information via a Grant Application:
  • Agency Overview
  • 501(c)(3) Letter
  • Current Board of Directors Roster
  • Current Financial Statements Approved by the Board
  • Timeline of Services Implementation or Construction
  • Program/Project Description and Use of Funds
  • Target Population Information including client characteristics
  • Program/Project Budget
  • Outcome Measurements

• Typically distributed for large projects that are either construction/renovation, large purchases such as vehicles or programmatic in nature. These projects should increase the capacity or efficiency for the non-profit operation and should have a direct impact on the clients served.
• Awards fall within the range of $50,000 to $250,000. Please note there will be fewer opportunities for grants at the $250,000 level. Only apply for that amount if it is needed.
• Focus areas include homelessness, indigent healthcare and youth programs of all types. Other requests may be considered but should fall within the human services category.
• Organizations that have received a Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Award in the past are eligible to reapply; however, it is recommended the application be for a different program or project.
• The program or project must be completed and all funds expended within one year of the award date.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Grand Slam Awards generally do not fund:
  • Annual appeals
  • Debt retirement, deficit financing, reduction of an operating deficit or replenishment of resources to pay for such purposes;
  • Endowments;
  • Fundraising activities or fundraising events;
  • Individuals;
  • Lobbying or legislative activities.
  • Seminars, camps, festivals or other special events with limited occurrences