The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) awards grants to nonprofit organizations involved in the operation of youth baseball and/or softball programs and facilities. Grants are intended to provide funding for incremental programming and facilities for youth baseball and softball programs. Funds may be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. Grants are designed to be flexible to enable applicants to address needs unique to their communities. For more information on eligibility criteria and past grant recipients, interested organizations should read BTF's Grant Application page. The next deadline is October 1, 2014.

BJ’s Charitable Foundation makes grants in the areas of hunger prevention, self-sufficiency, healthcare, and education. Support in the education area is given to nonprofits that provide academic and vocational opportunities for the disadvantaged. These programs include the purchase of supplies for literacy skills, mentoring, tutoring, and career development. First-time applicants can apply for grants of up to $2,500. The next application deadline is October 10, 2014.