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Tull Family Foundation Equipment Grant Application

The Tull Family Foundation has generously funded a 2022 Equipment Grant Program in partnership with Pitch In For Baseball and Softball (PIFBS). The equipment grant program will provide 20 local youth organizations with much needed baseball and softball equipment prior to their upcoming 2022 seasons.

The Tull Family Foundation Equipment Grant Program is a community grant process open to all baseball and softball leagues as well as schools serving economically disadvantaged youth in the greater Pittsburgh area. The program will award 20 equipment grants (with an average allocation of over $2,000 per grantee) to area non-profits who meet the program requirements.

Once all applicants are chosen, representatives from each youth organization will work with PIFBS to identify the greatest equipment needs for their respective organizations. After equipment lists are finalized, PIFBS will secure equipment and ship directly to grantees.

Program Eligibility:

Applicants must serve economically disadvantaged children.
Applicants must be located in one of 26 eligible Pennsylvania counties (Allegheny; Armstrong; Beaver; Bedford; Blair; Butler; Cambria; Centre; Clarion; Clearfield; Crawford; Elk; Erie; Fayette; Forest; Greene; Huntingdon; Indiana; Jefferson; Lawrence; Mercer; Somerset; Venango; Warren; Washington; Westmoreland)
Impact Reports must be submitted by July 1, 2022

Tull Family Foundation 2022 Appliaction

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Part 1: Program Information
DISCLAIMER: There are significant supply chain and transportation issues occurring around the world. Equipment and uniforms are difficult to acquire, and backorders are expected on many items. Some backorders are already extending through the Fall. PIFBS has taken steps to reduce these hurdles, but we still expect some issues acquiring your gear. Catcher's Gear and Gloves are specifically impacted. Please select Yes or No on the following options so that PIFBS can act accordingly.*
Color Substitutions*
- Yes – My program can utilize unique colors (such as Royal, Navy, Scarlet, etc.) on team gear.
- No – My program can only utilize neutral colors, Black, Charcoal, White, etc..
Stamp Substitutions*
- Yes – My program is flexible on baseball/softball stamps (i.e. sub in Pony Baseballs for Little League Baseballs).
- No – My program cannot use any baseballs/softballs stamps outside of what I request in the equipment section.
Program Name*
Program Type*
- School
- Little League
- Other
Little League Charter Number*
Describe what type of league you are*
Are you a travel ball team?*
Are you a Baseball or Softball program?*
- Baseball
- Softball
- Both
Program Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Shipping Address*
Same as previous

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Please select the county your league is located in*
Name of Person Filling Out Application*
First Last
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone*
Title Within Organization*
Secondary Contact*
First Last
*Must be affiliated with the program/school (i.e. League Official, A/D, Coach, Assistant Coach etc.)
Secondary Contact Title*
Secondary Contact Phone Number*
Secondary Contact Email*
Number of Baseball Teams*
Number of Baseball Players*
Baseball Player Age Range*
Number of Softball Teams*
Number of Softball Players*
Softball Player Age Range*
Date of First Practice*
Date of First Game*
What Are Your Program Colors?*

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Part 2: Standard Outcomes
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your league? Please be as detailed as possible.*
Please detail how the donation will impact your league and the families it serves*
What is the registration fee per player?*
Number of registration scholarships your league gave out last season*
How does your league publicize the availability of financial aid or other support for new or existing players (scholarship opportunities, etc.)?*
Part 3: Equipment Requests
**If your application is approved, PIFBS will cross reference your requested items with manufacturer inventory. We will do our best to provide as much equipment as possible to all approved groups. Sizing/styles could also vary due to manufacturer inventory.
Baseballs

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- High School Game Baseballs (NFHS Stamp) - Dozen
- High School Practice Baseballs (No Stamp) - Dozen
- Youth Baseballs (Little League Stamp) - Dozen
- Youth Baseballs (PONY Stamp) - Dozen
- Youth Baseballs (Babe Ruth Stamp) - Dozen
- Youth Practice Baseballs (No Stamp) - Dozen
- Soft Compression Baseballs - Dozen
- Vex Baseballs (Cloth Cover) - Dozen
- Poly Baseballs - Dozen
Softballs

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- 12" High School Softballs (NFHS Stamp)
- Softballs 12" (Little League Stamp)
- Softballs 11" (Little League Stamp)
- 12" Soft Compression Softballs
- 11" Soft Compression Softballs
- Poly 12" Softballs (Plastic)
Batting Helmets

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- Batting Helmet with SB Facemask - T-Ball (6-6 1/2)
- Batting Helmet with SB Facemask - JR (6 1/2 - 7)
- Batting Helmet with SB Facemask SR (7 - 7 1/2)
- Defensive Fielder's Facemask - Youth
- Defensive Fielder's Facemask - Adult
- Batting Helmet - T-Ball (6-6 1/2)
- Batting Helmet - JR (6 1/2 - 7)
- Batting Helmet - SR (7 - 7 1/2)
Catcher Sets
DISCLAIMER: Expect extreme backorder. Items may not arrive until the fall.

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- Catcher Set Adult (NOCSAE Approved)
- Catcher Set Intermediate (NOCSAE Approved)
- Chest Protector ONLY: Adult (NOCSAE Approved)
- Chest Protector ONLY: Intermediate (NOCSAE Approved)
- Youth Catcher Set - Ages 9-12
- Youth Catcher Set - Ages 7-12
- Youth Catcher Set - Ages 5-7
Catcher Mitts

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- Baseball Catchers Mitt 31.5"
- Baseball Catchers Mitt 32"-32.5"
- Baseball Catchers Mitt 33"-34"
- Fastpitch Catchers Mitt 32"-32.5"
- Fastpitch Catchers Mitt 33"-34"
Baseball Bats

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- T-Ball Bat Small Barrel - USA Stamp (24"-26")
- Youth Bat 2 5/8" Barrel (est. -9oz or -10oz) - USA Stamp (27"-32")
- BBCOR Bats (-3) (30"-33")
Softball Bats

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- Youth Fastpitch Bat (est. -10 to -12) (27"-33")
- Sr. Softball Bat (-10) (31"-34")
Gloves
PIFBS will include both RHT and LHT gloves. We will attempt to use a 5-to-1 split of RHT to LHT in most cases.

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- T-Ball Glove 10-10.5"
- Baseball Gloves 11"-11.5"
- Baseball Gloves 12"-12.5"
- Fastpitch Gloves 11"-11.5"
- Fastpitch Gloves 12"-12.5"
Misc. Items

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- Player Backpacks (13"W x 8"D x 18" H)
- Team Bags
- Youth Batting Tee
- Sr. Batting Tee
- Waffle Bottom Base Set
- Throw Down Rubber Bases Boxed (Set of 4)
- MVP Portable Sock Screen 7'x7' Boxed
- Brute Pitcher's Safety Style Ideal for Batting Cages 7'x7'
- ATEC Pro Pitcher Screen
- ATEC N1 Portable Practice Net
Uniform Items

Please advise preferred color for belts, socks, and pants (i.e. "belts - black and red")
Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- Adult Belts
- Youth Belts
- Solid Game Socks - Adult
- Belted Pants - Youth
- Belted Pants - Adult
- Elastic Pants - Youth
- Elastic Pants - Adult
- Girls' Belted Pants
- Women's Belted Pants
Add-On Items
Disclaimer: PIFBS will contact you if inventory expires - items in this section cannot be "returned" based on color or sizing. Practice pants come with various colored piping.

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- BLANK Player Baseball Jersey Sets (Sets of 15) (Sets will include mix of Youth Small to Adult Medium)
Limited colors available - Please state your preferred colors. If ordering multiple sets of jerseys, each set will be a different color.
Please check the box beside the items your team needs.
- Boys Youth Practice Pants (Sets of 15; Mix of colors/piping)
- Men's Practice Pants (Sets of 15; Mix of colors/piping)
- Under Armour Long Sleeve Shirts (Some with padding. Sizes will be random and range from Adult Medium to XL).
- Heart Guard Shirts (Sizes will be random and range from Adult Small to Medium).
Special Requests or Notes

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Part 3: Equipment Acceptance Agreement
If your equipment grant application with PIFBS is approved, you will be responsible for the following. Please review and check each box to continue.
Inspect all equipment for safety. Recipient indemnifies PIFBS and its officers, directors, employees and volunteers from any liability or damages resulting from the use of any donated items. The decision to use an item is yours and yours alone.*
I agree
Launder all donated clothing and uniforms before they are distributed (if applicable).*
I agree
Provide PIFBS with photos of the recipient children and thank you letters from players, parents, coaches or league officials within 30 days of the receipt of the donation. By checking this box you acknowledge that you have the means to take clear, decent photos and deliver them to us. PIFBS will be using these photographs and letters to promote its charitable efforts with donors and prospective partners in a variety of mediums (i.e. social media, website, annual report). Please note that if these materials are not received, PIFBS reserves the right to deny future requests.*
I agree
Acknowledge the support of the Tull Family Foundation and PIFBS (where applicable) within all public documents, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), websites, press materials and public statements related to the program or league. Logos and sample press releases are available.*
I agree
Complete Recipient Impact Report. Please note that PIFBS reserves the right to deny future requests if this report is not completed.*
I agree