Hennepin County Youth Baseball and Softball Grants
Hennepin County Youth Baseball and Softball Grants support communities and youth programs with facility improvements and equipment to expand opportunities for young people to play baseball and softball.
Funder: Minnesota Twins Community Fund
Due Dates: November 4, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Matching grants: $5,000–$100,000 for facilities; up to $10,000 for equipment
Summary: Supports facility improvements and equipment purchases that expand youth baseball and softball opportunities in Hennepin County.
Key Information: Facility applicants must secure funding from another source before applying; a pending Hennepin Youth Sports Program application does not qualify.
Description
The Hennepin County Youth Baseball and Softball Grants program supports capital projects and equipment needs that expand or enhance opportunities for young people to play baseball and softball across Hennepin County. Administered by the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, it offers separate matching-grant tracks for creating, expanding, or improving facilities and purchasing equipment for youth programs.
The program favors partnerships among public entities and private organizations, including collaborations between local governments and nonprofit sports organizations. It particularly values operating agreements that expand facility hours and programs, attract new users, and provide opportunities not currently available in the community. Support focuses on facilities and equipment rather than ongoing programming, operations, or maintenance.
