Deadline: 01-Aug-20
Applications are now open for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s (LADF) Annual Grants Program.
Since 1995, LADF has invested more than $25 million in programs and grants to nonprofits, including $16 million in the last five years alone.
In addition to grants, LADF activates with grantees, co-hosts grantee events, digitally showcases the work of grantees and conducts “Giving Moments” in stadium to further highlight grantees work to millions of fans.
LADF Pillars
- Education + Literacy: LADF provides access, opportunity and innovation to youth at critical engagement stages – from kindergarten through college – through reading and STEM activities, middle school mentorship, and college scholarships and support.
- Sports + Recreation: LADF uses baseball and softball to build community and reinforce what it means to be a team. They create leadership opportunities and provide character development through increased skills, and positive and safe places to play for youth of all abilities.
- Health + Wellness: LADF addresses health challenges that prevent children from excelling in school or recreational activities, including food insecurity, fitness and healthy eating. They provide tools and support efforts to increase the social and emotional intelligence of kids.
Eligibility Criteria
- Program must fall within one or more of the three LADF Pillars;
- Program must be located in the Greater Los Angeles area. Geographic priority is LA County;
- Request must come from an organization (no funding will be made to individuals);
- Grants will be made only to organizations with open, non-restrictive membership that operate open to all regardless of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religious belief or nationality. Nothing in the guidelines shall prohibit a program from specifying an age, sex or physical capacity classification, as long as it is reasonable under all the circumstances, and is consistent with applicable law;
- The organization must be certified as tax exempt under Section 501© (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and is not a private foundation as defined in section 509(a) of that Code. The organization must be in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the California Franchise Tax Board and the California Secretary of State;
- Applicant acknowledges that it has a written policy that addresses its commitment to keep children safe from sexual abuse by preventing, recognizing and responding to situations both on and off the playing field that in any way compromises their safety.
For more information, visit https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/community/foundation/grants/guidelines