Rays, Rowdies open applications for Jackie Robinson grants
February 4, 2026 - The Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies are now accepting applications to the Jackie Robinson Grant Program through Feb. 28. Interested organizations should reflect the nine core values of the first person to break Major League Baseball's color barrier: Courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment and excellence. The teams will award $100,000 to support housing, workforce development, health equity, criminal justice reform, education and youth programs. For more information, visit the website here.