Grant Programs

In addition to the Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Awards, Program Grants are given statewide to non-profit organizations in the amounts of $1,000 to $5,000. Program Grants are distributed for programmatic expenses that directly impact the clients served by the organization. All 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in Arizona are welcome to apply for funding, however funding must be for serving the people of Arizona. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has separate grant programs available for schools (dbacks.com/teamingupforeducation) and youth sports leagues (dbacks.com/playball).

Since 1998, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has awarded 1,528 program grants totaling more than $6.8 million.

Since 2000, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has built or refurbished 43 baseball fields as part of the Mike Kennedy "Diamonds Back" Youth Field Building Program. The fields are built through the aid of corporate sponsor APS, local businesses, funds from the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and monetary donations from individual players. Fields are dedicated in D-backs players' names and generally feature new lights, an electronic scoreboard, new fencing and backstops, new irrigation and new dirtwork and/or grass. The locations of the fields are determined through a grant process.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Honeywell are deeply committed to supporting outstanding STEM educators and education initiatives. During the 2023 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Honeywell Futureshaper STEM Grants program will support 10 schools with a $5,000 grant to bring STEM projects to life. Grants will be awarded between April and September, and at the end of the season, one school with a particularly innovative idea will be selected to receive a $15,000 grant.

The D-backs Give Back PLAY BALL fund supported by Chase supports the outstanding efforts of Arizona's dedicated coaches and mentors to expand the game of baseball and softball and inspire Arizona's kids to PLAY BALL. Each month during the Major League Baseball season, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation together with Chase will award up to ten $1,000 grants to Arizona based youth sports teams. Any Arizona youth team, league or organization can apply for funds to support player equipment, training for youth players or coaches, assistance with fees and expenses or facility improvements.

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and University of Phoenix are committed to helping Arizona educators provide the best possible learning experience for their students. We are inviting teachers and school administrators to share their most innovative ideas for a chance to receive a grant of up to $10,000 to transform educational outcomes at their school!