Education Programs

Thank you for your interest in our grant application process. The 2008 grant application process has closed and we are no longer accepting applications. Please check back in April 2009 for details about the 2009 grant guidelines. The Giants Community Fund recognizes the important role that education plays in the lives of youth. Toward that end, the Fund offers numerous programs that reach out to students, teachers and educational organizations including:

Junior Giants Scholars
Each year, the Giants Community Fund awards 10 $2,500 scholarships to participants of the Junior Giants program. Scholars are eighth-grade participants of the Junior Giants program who are selected on the basis of leadership, character and academic potential.
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Mission Bay Library
The Mission Bay Branch of the San Francisco Public Library has opened and is just one block from AT&T Park. Understanding the importance of public library resources in the promotion of literacy, the Giants Community Fund provided a $25,000 naming grant to the branch's Children's Area. The Fund developed an exhibit for the Children's Area entitled "Favorite Books of Giants Families," which showcases children's books donated by Giants wives and players.

B.A.A.S.S.T.
The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship Team (B.A.A.S.S.T.) was formed in 1996 as a partnership among the Golden State Warriors, San Jose Sharks, Oakland A's, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. Through this program, six deserving high school seniors are awarded a $3,000 college scholarship and are recognized at pregame ceremonies through each of the Bay Area professional teams. Each year, the Giants Community Fund provides funding for this program and recognizes a B.A.A.S.S.T. recipient on behalf of the San Francisco Giants.

Giants Community Fund Education Night
Giants Community Fund Education Day was held Saturday, Aug. 11, at AT&T Park. The day included a home-plate ceremony to recognize our 10 Junior Giants Scholars and the presentation of $28,000 in grants to non-profit groups. Grants were presented to the following organizations to support programs focused on children’s literacy projects:

• Jamestown Community Center
• YES Reading
• Eastside College Preparatory School

Grants for Non-Profit Organizations
Each spring, the Giants Community Fund offers the chance for qualifying non-profit organizations to apply for grants to support their educational programs.