Taunton Girls Softball League Financial Aid Program
Softball can be an expensive sport to participate in, especially for families with multiple children playing and for those on competitive travel teams. The Taunton Girls Softball League has a financial aid program in place to help families in need meet the costs of playing softball. Assistance is available for all of our programs including Skills Clinics, Recreational and Travel level players. We do not publish detailed qualification criteria since they are guidelines and final decisions on awards are made by the TGSL Board of Directors based on recommendations from the TGSL Scholarship Coordinator and availability of funds. So we encourage all families who feel they need some assistance with softball costs to apply.
Forms / Documents
Apply
TGSL families may apply for aid before the start of each season by submitting a TGSL Financial Aid Application. Applications will still be accepted after the deadline, but even if you qualify, all available funds may have already been allocated to applications received on time. All information provided is kept strictly confidential.
Donate
Our financial aid program would not be possible without the generosity of local individuals, families, and businesses. Anyone wishing to make a tax deductible donation to our league should proceed to our
online donation form. All donations are put into the general recreation league fund from which financial aid grants will be made to qualified families. Even if you cannot donate at this time, take some time to see if your employer has a local community support/sponsorship program where they may be able to make a donation to our league.
The TGSL Tax ID number is 04-6360759.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for aid?
Any registered and actively participating TGSL player is eligible for the season they are participating. While we have set income thresholds relative to family size, they are guidelines and extenuating circumstances may be taken into account when the application is reviewed.
Are awards seasonal (Fall/Spring) or annual?
Awards for Recreational players cover a single season of cost. You must apply for assistance before each season (Fall and/or Spring) even if you received an award in a previous season! Travel players commit to a team for an entire year, so Travel awards are annual.
What if I register after the deadline?
Applications will still be accepted after the deadline, however there may not be funds available for late grants if all alloted funds have already been disbursed to on time qualified applications
What if I have already paid the fees for a season?
If you receive an award and have already paid your fees for the season/year, they will be refunded to you by the league as soon as possible.
Are awards only for registration fees? What about equipment, training, tournaments, etc.?
Currently our awards are for registration fees only, however depending on the number of awards granted and available funds, the TGSL Board may choose to expand the scope of the program to cover more things. If you need assistance with equipment, the TGSL is working on an equipment swap program. Contact the TGSL
Equipment Manager for more information.
