Request For Help Application

Are you:*

A New ApplicantExisting Partner/Renewal (You have previously received equipment or financial support from The Players Alliance)
Are you: *
Include the year you last received support: *
What is your IRS Tax Status:*
Are you a current or Former MLB Player*

YesNo
Is this a camp?*

YesNo
Will there be other players joining you?*

YesNo
What's the date of your event?*

MonthDayYear
Date
If you're an MLB player hosting a camp, please complete this form.
Name of person completing the application:*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Email:*
example@example.com
What is your role?*
Name of your program:*
We are a (choose the option that best describes your program):*
Other:
Are you requesting support for a field improvement project?*

YesNo
What is the name of the field?*
Upon completion of the field improvement project, who will use it?*
Do you currently have buy in to improve this field?*

YesNo
If so, who approved it and please provide name and contact of approver:*
If yes, please upload supporting documentation*

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Please list your Fiscal Sponsor below:*
Please choose a category:*
Number of youth/students playing Softball:*
Please enter a numeric value
Number of youth/students playing Baseball:*
Please enter a numeric value
Please note that if your program does not have a 501(c)3 or a Fiscal Sponsor and you continue with the application, you will not be eligible for financial support. However, you may still be eligible for equipment support if your request is approved.
What are you requesting? Please select all that apply:*
Is your program located in one of these cities?*
Please enter your Administrative Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
*No granted items may be stored or shipped to a personal/home
Please provide your Shipping Address (Location where granted items would be shipped and stored):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Counties Served*
Primary Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Please share your website if available:
Please share your social media handles below (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter):
What are you requesting:*

EquipmentFinancial SupportUniformsEquipment and Financial SupportAll
Equipment Requests (Please select the sport you need equipment for below):*

SoftballBaseballBoth
** No Grantee may share or transfer any portion of their gift to another organization. Doing so will lead to becoming ineligible for grant receipt.
Programmatic Proposal for your TPA Funding Request:
The Players Alliance will only provide financial support to organizations having a 501c3. Organizations having a fiscal sponsor will be considered for limited opportunities.
Amount requested from The Players Alliance:*
Please enter a dollar amount
How much financial support does your organization/program receive on an annual basis to operate?*
Please enter a dollar amount
Program Background: (Description of program location, demographics, mission, relationship to targeted community and past successes)*

0/150
Problem Statement/Needs Assessment:(Documentation of THE PROBLEM faced by program w/data. Explanation re: situation causing concern.)*

0/150
Program Goals and Objectives (Outcomes): (Describe what your program plans to accomplish with the requested funding. What will be DIFFERENT if your program’s funded)*

0/200
Program Plans and Implementation: (Describe HOW and WHEN your program would expend the funding if selected. If staff will be supported, share titles, names, pay and duties)

0/300
Evaluation Plan: (Describe what we should see after the 1st 30 days of funding, the first 6 months and after 1 year).*

0/150
Future Funding/Sustainability: (Share how expenses not supported by the grant will be covered and how your program will continue after the grant ends.)*
Proposed Budget: (Breakdown of planned spending of requested funds)*
Please upload support documents:May include items such as:• Letters of support• Personnel resumes• Proof of 501(c)3 status• Budget*

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Softball Equipment
Please note that if you are completing the application on a desktop or laptop, you will need to press the CTRL key to select multiple items from the equipment lists
** No Grantee may share or transfer any portion of their gift to another organization. Doing so will lead to becoming ineligible for grant receipt.
Softballs
Please select a size
Softball - Bats
Please select a size
Softball - Bat Bag
Please select a bag
Softball - Catchers Gear
Please select a size
Softball - Batting Glove
Please select a size
Softball - Pitcher Glove
Please select a size
Softball - Glove (Catcher)
Please select a size
Softball - Glove (1st base)
Please select a size
Softball - Glove (Infield)
Please select a size
Softball - Glove (Outfield)
Please select a size
Softball - Helmet
Please select a size
Baseball Equipment
Please note that if you are completing the application on a desktop or laptop, you will need to press the CTRL key to select multiple items from the equipment lists.
** No Grantee may share or transfer any portion of their gift to another organization. Doing so will lead to becoming ineligible for grant receipt.
Baseballs
Please select a size
Baseball - Batting Glove
Please select a size
Baseball - Glove (Catcher)
Please select a size
Baseball - Glove (1st base)
Please select a size
Baseball - Glove (Infield)
Please select a size
Baseball - Glove (Outfield)
Please select a size
Baseball - Bats
Please select a size
Baseball - Catchers Gear
Please select a size
Baseball - Bags
Please select a size
Baseball - Helmets
Please select a size
Baseball - Mitts
Please select a size
Uniforms
Please note that if you are completing the application on a desktop or laptop, you will need to press the CTRL key to select multiple items from the uniform lists.
Jerseys - Boys
Please select a size
Jerseys - Girls
Please select a size
Jerseys - Adults
Please select a size
Pants - Boys
Please select a size
Pants - Girls
Please select a size
Pants - Adults
Please select a size
Belts
Please select a size
Socks: Crew Length
Please select a size
Socks: Extended Crew Length
Please select a size
Socks: Over the Calf Length
Please select a size
Cleats
Please select a size
Demographics

Please provide your demographic information
Total Number of Youth/Students Served:*
Please select the ages of players (select all that apply):
Please provide Ethnic Breakdown (enter the number of players that represent each group):*
Please provide the Gender Breakdown (enter the number of players for each group):
Please share examples of safeguards employed by your program:

Developed policyProcedures for responding to concernsMechanisms for support and minimizing riskGuidelines for behaviorRecruiting, training and communicatingRegular Monitoring and evaluatingNone of the aboveOther
Please detail examples of safeguards:
Parks and Recreation/Municipality
Location of Play*
Number of youth CURRENTLY utilizing park per season*
What are the current barriers to play (please check all that apply):*

FundsEquipmentUniformsTransportationField improvementsTrainingMentorship
How do you plan to address the barriers for your program (please provide a brief statement): *
Expected Cost to Address Barrier:*
Please enter a monetary value
Number of youth EXPECTED to utilize park post implemented plan*
Please enter a numeric value
League
League Contact person:*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Email*
example@example.com
League Years of Experience:*

0 - 5 years5 - 10 years10 - 15 years15 - 20 yearsOver 20 years
Current League Budget (please select one):*

$0 - $5000$5,001 - $10,000$10,001 - $20,000$20,001 - $40,000$40,001 - $70,000$70,001 - $100,000+Other
Please provide the total number of teams in your league:*
What are the current barriers to participation for your league (please check all that apply):*

FundsEquipmentUniformsTransportationField improvementsTrainingMentorship
How do you plan to address the barriers in your league (please provide a brief statement): *
Expected Cost to Address Barrier:*
Please enter a monetary value
Individual Team
Name of Team Coach:*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Email*
example@example.com
Team Years of Experience:*

0 - 5 years5 - 10 years10 - 15 years15 - 20 yearsOver 20 years
Current Budget (please select one):*

$0 - $5000$5,001 - $10,000$10,001 - $20,000$20,001 - $40,000$40,001 - $70,000$70,001 - $100,000+Other
What are the current barriers to participation for your team (please check all that apply):*

FundsEquipmentUniformsTransportationField improvementsTrainingMentorship
How do you plan to address the barriers for your team (please provide a brief statement): *
Expected Cost to Address Barrier:*
Please enter a monetary value
Number of youth/students your request will serve:*
Please enter a numeric value
School
Name of Athletic Director or Coach:*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Email*
example@example.com
Years of Experience:*

0 - 5 years5 - 10 years10 - 15 years15 - 20 yearsOver 20 years
Current Budget (please select one):*

$0 - $5000$5,001 - $10,000$10,001 - $20,000$20,001 - $40,000$40,001 - $70,000$70,001 - $100,000+Other
What are the current barriers to participation for your team (please check all that apply):*

FundsEquipmentUniformsTransportationField improvementsTrainingMentorship
How do you plan to address the barriers for your team (please provide a brief statement): *
Expected Cost to Address Barrier:*
Please enter a monetary value
Thanks for applying! Once your request is submitted you will receive a copy via email for your records.
Thank you for your interest in The Players Alliance. You told us that you do not have a 501(c)3. We recommend that you get a Fiscal Sponsor and reapply for assistance so that we can better support your efforts to make baseball more equitable and accessible to young players in your community.
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Demographics

Parks and Recreation/Municipality

League

Individual Team

School