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Quickball Grants
Submitted: 6/27/2008
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation -- Quickball Grants
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation provides equipment and Quickball grants to organizations nation-wide that provide character development or athletic programs that help at-risk and disadvantaged youth take positive steps toward a successful lifestyle. Quickball is a national baseball enhancement program that allows children to learn the basics of baseball in a fun, fast-paced way. Grant awardees can use the funds to purchase equipment and operate programs.
Eligible organizations include community recreation departments within local governments, existing baseball and softball leagues, Boys & Girls Clubs, public schools running out-of-school programs, and youth serving organizations. The organizations must have 501(c)3 status and demonstrate capable leadership. At least 50% of the children in the program benefiting from the grant must be eligible for free and/or reduced lunch in the National School Lunch Program. Award amounts vary.
Deadline: Rolling
Please Note: The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) does not administer this funding opportunity.
Contact the Cal Ripken, Sr. foundation for program information and application guidelines:
http://www.ripkenfoundation.org/grants/grant/
Deadline: 12/31/2009
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