Frequently Asked Questions

A program dedicated to directly assisting families in need by helping to cover registration fees associated with their local Little League program. T-Mobile and Little League share the belief that every child should have the chance to experience Little League, regardless of their financial or personal situation. The Call Up Grant is administered by Every Kid Sports.

Our partners at T-Mobile have donated over $3.5 million dollars to the Call Up Grant since the program launched in 2019 to ensure all kids have the opportunity to play ball.

Payment will be provided directly to the family in need (to maintain confidentiality) via electronic debit card with restrictions for use only for registration fees. The maximum amount a grant can be awarded for is $150.

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. Once you have this information, families interested in applying should visit LittleLeague.org/CallUpGrant. The program offers a simple-to-use online application. Should you be unable to find the appropriate league to register for, please contact your appropriate Regional Office.

Families who have already paid and registered their child are still encouraged to apply for this grant. If approved, families should 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.

No. Only families signing-up to play in a chartered Little League Baseball and Softball program are eligible. To find a local league near you visit PlayLittleLeague.org.

The first time a player is awarded a grant for your league your league’s President, Player Agent, and Treasurer will be notified via email using the information provided on the Little League Data Center; it is important that this information is up to date. We will not be sharing player details with the leagues to protect family confidentiality. The family may need to reach out to you, especially if your registration fees exceed the maximum amount of $150. Please use appropriate discretion when working with Call Up Grant families.

A toolkit is available for local leagues to help promote the program within their community to encourage new families to join including:

• Letter to the Community
• Social Media Posts
• Website Graphics
• Customizable Flyers
• Email Headers
• Best Practices