Below is a list of frequently asked family questions about the T-Mobile Little League® Call Up Grant. If you cannot find an answer to the question you are looking for below, please contact [email protected].
Families interested in applying should visit LittleLeague.org/CallUpGrant. The program offers a simple-to-use application. Prior to applying, families should find their local league by visiting PlayLittleLeague.org and reach out to their league for more information about registration dates and fees, which will be needed when filling out the application.
Families who have already paid and registered their child are still encouraged to apply for this grant. If you are approved, please request a refund from your local league
An application will only be approved once per year for each qualified child while funds are available. If an application is declined for insufficient documentation, please re-apply once you have secured the appropriate documentation.
Yes, please submit a separate application for each child that you are requesting a grant for.
Grant funding will be provided as resources allow and are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis for all qualified families. Families are required to provide eligibility documentation during the application process.
You will be notified of your application status within five business days.
Eligible families with children league age 4 – 16 qualify to receive funding. Click here to verify your child’s league age.
Low-income families in communities across the country who are actively enrolled in Free/Reduced Lunch programs*, SNAP, WIC, Foster Child Paperwork, or enrollment in Medicaid or State Health Plans. Eligible families who are interested in joining a local league for the 2021 season, with children as young as 4 years old, who have not yet registered with their league, are encouraged to apply for a grant before their registration closes.
Note: Families will need to provide another approved form of documentation for children in schools that offer Free/Reduced Lunch to all students.
Families must submit an electronic copy of one of the following current enrollment documents that include child’s name and eligibility dates verifying their low-income status to complete the application:
- SNAP Enrollment documentation with dates
- WIC Enrollment documentation with dates
- Foster child paperwork
- Enrollment in Medicaid or state health plan with effective dates
- Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) verification letter*
Notes: Families will need to provide another approved form of documentation for children in schools that offer Free/Reduced Lunch to all students. All applications submitted without up-to-date documentation will automatically be declined. We encourage you to re-apply when you can provide current documentation.
Families should use another form of documentation to complete their application:
- SNAP Enrollment documentation with dates
- WIC Enrollment documentation with dates
- Foster child paperwork
- Enrollment in Medicaid or state health plan with effective dates
Notes: Families will need to provide another approved form of documentation for children in schools that offer Free/Reduced Lunch to all students. All applications submitted without up-to-date documentation will automatically be declined. We encourage you to reapply when you can provide current documentation.
Families will need to provide another approved form of documentation to complete their application:
- SNAP Enrollment documentation with dates
- WIC Enrollment documentation with dates
- Foster child paperwork
- Enrollment in Medicaid or state health plan with effective dates
Note: All applications submitted without up-to-date documentation will automatically be declined. We encourage you to reapply when you can provide current documentation.
$125
The T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant will cover a family’s registration fees up to $125; however, we understand that some local league’s fees are higher than that allotted amount to help cover their operating expenses. While registration fees and equipment needs for youth activities are a reality, at no time should payment be a prerequisite for participation in the Little League program. It is important for leagues to find a way to ensure that every child has the opportunity to be a part of the program, no matter their family’s financial or personal situation. We encourage families in this scenario to work with their local league’s Board of Directors to identify other solutions to help offset those registration costs and ensure those children have the opportunity to enjoy the Little League experience. Additional tips for leagues on how to handle this situation can be found on LittleLeagueUniversity.org.
While registration fees and equipment needs for youth activities are a reality, at no time should payment be a prerequisite for participation in the Little League program. It is important for leagues to find a way to ensure that every child has the opportunity to be a part of the program, no matter their family’s financial or personal situation. We encourage families in this scenario to work with their Little League Board of Directors to identify other solutions to help offset those registration costs and ensure those children have the opportunity to enjoy the Little League experience. Additional tips for leagues on how to handle this situation can be found on LittleLeagueUniversity.org.
Please contact Every Kid Sports at [email protected] or by phone at 541-508-3966.
Please contact your local league. We’ve recommended that your league utilize grant funds received in 2020 to support your child’s registration fees for the 2021 season.
Families must submit an electronic copy of one of the following documents that indicates current enrollment and includes the child’s name and eligibility dates verifying their low-income status to complete the application:
- SNAP Enrollment documentation with dates
- WIC Enrollment documentation with dates
- Foster child paperwork
- Enrollment in Medicaid or state health plan with effective dates
Note: All applications submitted without up-to-date documentation will automatically be declined. We encourage you to re-apply when you can provide current documentation.