The 2008 grant applications are now available.

Established in 1997, before the Arizona Diamondbacks ever played a Major League game, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation focuses on the three areas of need: homelessness, indigent healthcare and youth education programs of all types. Since its inception the Diamondbacks Foundation has donated more than $13 million statewide. Funds for the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation are raised through events such as Evening on the Diamond, Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Broadcast Auction, "Shirts Off Our D-backs," and other team-related activities. The Arizona Diamondbacks take great pride in being recognized as a leader in community giving. Our commitment to the needs of our state will continue to be a cornerstone of our corporate mission.

To receive a 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation grant application for either the Grand Slam Award or the Program Grants, please email your request to mroyer@dbacks.com. Please include your organization, contact name, email address, daytime phone number and mailing address.

Grand Slam Award
The Grand Slam Award was established in 2002 to make a larger impact on community organizations by providing a grant in the amount of $100,000 or more. The 2007 Grand Slam Award recipients were Arizona Science Center, Junior Achievement of Arizona and The Rodel Foundation. Past recipients include Southwest Autism Research Center and Resource Center, ACCEL, the Amblyopia Foundation, Clinica Adelante, Chrysalis Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence, Arizona Helping Hands, Phoenix Herpetological Society, UMOM and Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix. The grant is made possible by fundraising efforts by the Diamondbacks Foundation and by contributions from the Diamondbacks Partnership Group.

The 2007 Grand Slam grant recipients include:
The Arizona Science Center
The Rodel Foundation of Arizona

Program Grants
Each year, the Diamondbacks Foundation donates more than $250,000 to support community programs statewide through our program grants. These grants are awarded in amounts between $1000- $5000. All 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in Arizona are welcome to apply for funding, however priority is given to organizations who fall under the Diamondbacks Foundations' focus areas.

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation conducts a number of fundraising activities throughout the year to provide funds for the programs it focuses its efforts on: homelessness, indigent healthcare and children's programs of all types, including education and youth baseball field development. Below are grant programs sponsored by the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.
The 2007 program grant recipients »

"Diamonds Back Field Building Program
Since 2000, Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has built or refurbished over 15 baseball fields as part of the "Diamonds Back" Youth Field Building Program. The fields are built through the aid of corporate sponsor APS, local businesses, funds from Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and monetary donations from individual players. Fields are dedicated in Diamondbacks 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.
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Pinch Hitter Fund
The "Pinch Hitter" Fund provides relief to Arizona youth leagues and organizations for lost or stolen equipment, damaged facilities or for uniform/equipment shortage.
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Play Ball Scholarship Fund
The "Play Ball Scholarship" Fund provides support to Arizona youth baseball and softball leagues that have players requiring scholarship funding.
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