The Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF) considers funding non-profit organizations from the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Donor Name: Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF)
State: Michigan
County: Bay County (MI), Midland County (MI), Ogemaw County (MI), Saginaw County (MI), Tuscola County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/13/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Michigan Baseball Foundation is focused on efforts to increase vibrancy and economic development in and around downtown Midland, Michigan. In collaboration with community partners, they are proud to support the growth, development and continued reinvigoration of the community. With an emphasis on efforts that enhance the quality of life for residents of the Great Lakes Bay Region, attention is fix on four key areas:
- Increasing the vibrancy in Downtown Midland through a greater variety of uses, features, and activities
- Reconnecting downtown by emphasizing safer, more walkable and bikeable streets alongside reinforcing cross town linkages and wayfinding
- Strengthening downtown as community hub connecting history, culture, recreational activities and the riverfront. By expanding and enhancing trails and adjacent parks, the riverfront will be a more significant feature of downtown
- Enabling downtown to become a more livable neighborhood by promoting various housing options.
Criteria
These guidelines reflect the purposes for which the MBF was founded:
- The organization contributes to regional economic development
- The organization is based in the Mid-Michigan area and serves young people
- The funded project promotes amateur sports, fitness and overall good health.
Ineligibility
Some examples of items not supported by MBF grant awards include:
- Uniforms
- Programs or events
- Scholarships
- Travel expenses
- Perishable goods
- Seasonal or routine maintenance needs – ex. Diamond Dust, resurfacing of ball fields
- Projects more appropriately funded by taxpayers or tuition.
For more information, visit MBF.
