Play Ball Fund Grant Program
Arizona Diamondbacks FoundationThe Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and Arizona Complete Health are dedicated to fostering youth sports and expanding baseball and softball leagues throughout Arizona. In the 2025 season, the Diamondbacks Give Back PLAY BALL Fund will invest $90,000 into youth sports by supporting the incredible efforts of parents, mentors, and coaches who help grow these games across our state.
Arizona youth teams, leagues, or organizations can apply for grants of up to $1,000 to support player equipment, training for players or coaches, assistance with player fees, or facility upgrades. Please note that the fund does not cover travel expenses or tournament fees.
Up to 15 organizations will be selected to receive funding each month during the regular season from April through September. Only one grant per organization or team will be awarded per year. Applications will be considered throughout the entry period, which closes on August 31, 2025.
Play Ball Fund Guidelines
Applicants must represent a registered 501(c)(3) organization, school, municipality, or league in Arizona. Priority will be given to baseball and softball programs, though other sports may be considered. The applicant must be at least 18 years old and directly affiliated with the organization or team. If the applicant is not a coach or administrator, the team or organization contact should be notified, and a team or organization contact will be required.
The PLAY BALL Fund application is now open! Submit your application below to apply.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Enter by August 31, 2025 at 11:59PM MT. Up to ninety (90) Nominee Awards will be awarded. Open to legal residents of Arizona who are at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of entry. Limit one (1) entry per person/e-mail address/household per Entry Period. Void outside Arizona and where prohibited. See Official Rules, which govern, for complete details. Sponsor: Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, Inc.