The Twins Community Fund has announced its 2009 grant and community program support programs. In 2009, the Twins Community Fund will distribute approximately $600,000 to promote and improve youth baseball and softball in the Upper Midwest. The Twins Community Fund will operate the grant programs listed below in 2009:
- Fields for Kids - Matching grants to help renovate or construct youth baseball and softball fields throughout the Upper Midwest, Southwest Florida and Latin America. Justin and Krista Morneau contribute to this program annually
- Tournament Grants - Support Upper Midwest regional and national youth baseball and softball tournaments
- Youth Baseball/Softball Camp Scholarships - Provide economically disadvantaged youth the opportunity to attend baseball/softball instructional camps, including Minnesota Twins Training Camps
- Advanced Level Baseball/Softball Team Grants - Profide financial support for competitive, traveling baseball/softball programs for operational costs
For more information and for grant applications click on the program below