Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation and Globe Life presented 21 non-profit organizations across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma with a total of $125,000 in grants during pre-game ceremonies at the Rangers-A’s game on Saturday, September 9.

The 2023 grant recipients will use the funds to grow youth baseball and softball in their respective communities through construction projects and field renovations, purchasing new equipment, and expanding or establishing programming.

“The Globe Life Baseball and Softball Grant Program has impacted countless communities across our five-state viewing territory for the last 12 years, and it continues to grow as we received a record number of proposals in 2023,” said Karin Morris, Senior VP of community impact and executive director of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. “We are incredibly thankful our partnership with Globe Life allowed us to fulfill 21 grant requests this year, bringing our all-time total contributions to over $975,000 in grants, furthering our mission to grow the games of baseball and softball.”

Organizations were asked to complete the grant application proposal describing how their youth baseball or softball program can benefit from funding. Grant recipients were selected based on need and the ability of the proposed program to improve youth baseball and softball programming in their areas.

Bally Sports Southwest helped promote the grant program throughout the Rangers' five-state television territory.

As part of its naming rights partnership with the Rangers, Globe Life has made a substantial commitment to support the growth of youth baseball and softball by joining the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation in the grant program.

In 2022, Globe Life and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation awarded $100,000 to 12 non-profit organizations in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

2023 Globe Life Baseball & Softball Grant Program Recipients:

Benjamin Franklin High School – New Orleans, La.

Benjamin Franklin High School will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to expand baseball programming.

Blair Public Schools – Blair, Okla.

Blair Public Schools will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to purchase baseball and softball equipment.

Cedar Hill High School Baseball – Cedar Hill, Texas

Cedar Hill High School Baseball will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds on a weatherproof baseball field tarp.

Central Austin Youth League – Austin, Texas

The Central Austin Youth League will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to construct new batting cages.

Desoto Baseball Organization – Desoto, Texas

The Desoto Baseball Organization will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to turf its baseball infield.

Eula Youth Baseball Association – Abilene, Texas

The Eula Youth Baseball Association will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds for a new baseball scoreboard.

Glencoe Public Schools – Glencoe, Okla.

Glencoe Public Schools will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds for a new softball bullpen and equipment.

Grapevine High School Softball – Colleyville, Texas

Grapevine High School Softball will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to upgrade its softball dugouts.

Huckabay Independent School District – Stephenville, Texas

Huckabay ISD will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to build a new baseball field.

Miracle League of North Texas – Denton, Texas

The Miracle League of North Texas will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds for a new turf baseball field.

North Arlington Little League – Arlington, Texas

North Arlington Little League will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to install new baseball field lighting.

North Tyler Youth Baseball Association – Tyler, Texas

The North Tyler Youth Baseball Association will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to expand baseball programming.

Overton Youth Sports Association – Kilgore, Texas

The Overton Youth Sports Association will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds for baseball field improvements.

Peaster Youth Association – Peaster, Texas

The Peaster Youth Association will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to build new baseball and softball fields.

Pilot Point Bearcat Club – Pilot Point, Texas

The Pilot Point Bearcat Club will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to repair its baseball field lighting.

Russellville Youth Baseball Association – Russellville, Ark.

The Russellville Youth Baseball Association will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds for new baseball equipment.

Shawnee Family YMCA – Shawnee, Okla.

The Shawnee Family YMCA will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to rebuild its baseball and softball fields, which were destroyed in a tornado.

Sicily Island High School Softball – Sicily Island, La.

Sicily Island High School Softball will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds for new softball equipment.

Skyline High School Baseball – Dallas, Texas

Skyline High School Baseball will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds for new baseball equipment.

Towne and Country Optimist Little League – San Antonio, Texas

The Towne and Country Optimist Little League will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds to install shade structures above its baseball field bleachers.

Woodrow Wilson High School – Dallas, Texas

Woodrow Wilson High School will use the Globe Life Grant Program funds for baseball field renovations.