We give all applications careful consideration. In order to accomplish this, the application deadline is not flexible.

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1 April 17, 2011 Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal to the Atlanta Braves Foundation. Our current grant application is attached for you to complete and return. The application deadline is July 29, The Atlanta Braves Foundation actively supports community organizations and their programs within the metro Atlanta area that focus on youth in the areas of education, recreation and health. Since its inception in 1992, the Atlanta Braves Foundation has provided support to thousands of metro Atlanta based organizations and has contributed more than $3.3 million in financial and inkind assistance to the community. The Atlanta Braves Foundation provides monetary grants to organizations that aid children in the areas of education, recreation and health. In 2010, the Braves Foundation awarded nearly $150,000 to youth-serving organizations in the Metro Atlanta area. Funds are raised each year through team-related activities including the Braves Foundation silent auctions, Jerseys Off Our Backs and Foundation Weekend. Fans, sponsors, and baseball enthusiasts support our efforts to raise this money that goes directly into the community improving the lives of our youth. The Braves Foundation Board of Directors will review the grant applications and make the final determination. The number of organizations funded by the Braves Foundation will depend upon the quantity and quality of grant requests received as well as the success of fundraising efforts by the Atlanta Braves Foundation. We give all applications careful consideration. In order to accomplish this, the application deadline is not flexible. Thank you for your interest in the Atlanta Braves Foundation. We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at Regards, Ericka Newsome-Hill Executive Director

2 ALANTA BRAVES FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES Eligibility Applicants must be exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and must include a copy of your Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt determination letter. Funding Priorities Priority will be given to applicants who address opportunities for youth in the areas of education, health and recreation. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted through July 29, All applications must be postmarked on or before July 29, Funding Grants typically between $500 and $10,000 and may also be awarded in the form of in-kind contributions. Exclusions The Atlanta Braves Foundation Grant Program does not fund the following: Non tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations Individuals Organizations that advocate religious beliefs or restrict participation on the basis of religion Schools (public or private) Sponsorships Capital and endowment campaigns Multi-year pledge requests Grants are not made for: Travel Salaries Annual fund drives Individuals Seed or start up funds Operational deficits Debt reduction Medical research Political activities Fundraising events sponsorships (golf, walks/run, dinner galas, advertisements, etc.) Scholarships/Endowment funds Multiple-year pledges

3 Site Visits Site visits by representatives of the Board may be conducted as part of the final evaluation process. The Foundation also has the right to make exceptions to its guidelines as deemed appropriate. Regretfully, the Braves Foundation is unable to support all worthwhile causes. Application Submission Procedures Applicants must submit two (2) collated copies of the grant application and all attachments to be considered for funding. No exceptions will be made. Applications must be typed. No handwritten copies will be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Please attach additional sheets if the form does not provide adequate space. If additional sheets are attached, please be sure to reference the section number of the application that you are addressing. MAILING INSTRUCTIONS Please mail two (2) copies of the completed application and required attachments to: Atlanta Braves Foundation Grants Program 755 Hank Aaron Drive Atlanta, GA 30315

4 2011 GRANT APPLICATION *Handwritten applications will not be accepted. SECTION I PROPOSAL SUMMARY FORM 1. Name of Organization: 2. Date Established: 3. Organization Contact: 4. Title: 5. Street Address: 6. City, State, Zip Code: 7. Daytime Telephone Number: Cell Number 8. Fax: Website Address: 11. Amount Requested: 12. Annual Operating Budget: 13. Project Budget: 14. Mission Statement: 15. Brief Program Summary: 16. Program Timeline: 17. Has your organization received a previous grant from the Atlanta Braves Foundation? YES NO If YES, please include summary stating 1) Date, 2) Amount 3) How funding was used.

5 SECTION II ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND 18. Brief history of organization (e.g. structure, staffing): 19. Describe your organization s mission, programs, communities and clientele served (if a collaborative effort, please describe the roles of the partnering entities): 20. Will these funds be spent within the metro Atlanta area? Yes / No 21. Geographic area served: 22. What is the primary source of fundraising? 23. List the current sources of funding and amounts for proposed program: 24. Total operating budget for current year: Fiscal year ends: 25. What percentage of your total operating budget is spent on: Fundraising % General administration % 26. Are you a United Way agency? Yes No 27. If yes, what percentage of your funding comes from the United Way? % 28. Attach names/affiliations of Executive Director and Board of Directors on separate sheet. 3

6 GRANT APPLICATION/PROJECT PROPOSAL 1. Describe the grant request including program goals, objectives and timeline: 2. How will children benefit from this specific project? 3. Approximate number of children that will be affected by this grant: 4. Total funds requested: 5. Total fundraising requirements for this project: 6. Have funds already been committed to this project? If yes, how much? Source of current funding? 7. What plans does the organization have for future or additional funding for this program? 8. Describe the process for evaluating existing and/or proposed program(s). SECTION IV Please include copies of the following documents along with two typed copies of your application. Applications submitted without these materials will not be considered. 1. Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt determination letter. 2. Line-item budget for the organization for the current year. 3. A budget displaying how the requested grant money will be spent. 4. Your organization s most recent financial statement, including an income statement & balance sheet. 4