Larry Britegam: Salina Youth Baseball Fund
The Larry Britegam: Salina Youth Baseball Fund provides grants to help Saline County, KS youth with financial need access local baseball by covering registration, equipment, and related costs.
Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation
Due Dates: May 15, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | March 15, 2027 | April 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical total available ~$14,000 per season for baseball; individual awards vary and cover costs such as registration, equipment, and uniforms.
Summary: Annual grants supporting Saline County, KS youth with financial need to participate in local baseball by covering fees, uniforms, equipment, and related costs.
Key Information: Grants are for individual players only (not teams); awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Description
The Larry Britegam: Salina Youth Baseball Fund provides annual grants to help ensure that youth in Saline County, Kansas, can participate in local baseball leagues regardless of financial barriers. Established in 2000 to honor longtime coach Larry Britegam, the fund is supported by community donors and memorial gifts. Grants help cover costs such as registration fees, tournament fees, uniforms, equipment, and clinics, making youth baseball accessible to children who might otherwise be unable to afford it. The fund has a strong legacy of supporting individual players and fostering inclusion and opportunity in local youth sports.
