Regional youth baseball and softball organizations are invited to apply for funding for new equipment through a grant program.
Pirates Charities and the Tull Family Foundation in partnership with the organization Pitch In For Baseball and Softball will provide 20 groups with equipment before the beginning of the 2020 season.
Area non-profits could be awarded an average of $2,000 each as long as program eligibility is met including service to economically disadvantaged children as well as attendance at a distribution event in March at PNC Park and a follow-up Impact report submitted by August.
Grant applications must be submitted by Friday, January 17th and applicants will be notified about funding decisions by Friday, February 7th. Visit the Pirates website for more information.