WBSC Europe opened the call for its National Federations Members to request financial support for the development of baseball, softball or baseball5.
Petra Čizmić Pokrajac, Chair of the Development Commission, highlighted this initiative during the recent WBSC Europe Congress, emphasizing the organization's dedication to supporting grassroots development in 2024.
National Federations are encouraged to review the instructions and guidelines provided in the development procedure document. For clarification or questions, National Federations can reach out to the development commission at development@wbsceurope.org.
The Application Submission Deadline for funding requests is March 15th, 2024, as highlighted in the letter sent to National Federations.
The development procedure established by WBSC Europe ensures fairness, transparency, and efficiency in the evaluation and allocation of development funds.
The specific focus for support in 2024 is "Enhancing Grassroots Development," signaling a prioritization for initiatives aligned with grassroots development. While projects with different objectives are not excluded, the emphasis on grassroots development is seen as strategically significant for building the future of baseball and softball in Europe.
Grassroots development involves initiatives that originate at the local level, engaging communities and serving as the foundation for broader growth. WBSC Europe believes that by prioritizing grassroots development, it can nurture talent, engage communities, and establish a solid foundation for sustained growth, thereby fostering a sustainable and inclusive sports culture.
For National Federations interested in exploring Erasmus+ opportunities or requiring assistance in finding suitable partners for collaboration, WBSC Europe stands ready to provide guidance and support. The organization can help connect National Federations with potential partners and assist in shaping project ideas to maximize the potential for softball and baseball development within the Erasmus+ framework.
National Federations that received support in 2023 (2023 report available here) are reminded to submit their reports as outlined in the Development Request Procedures, with documents available on the WBSC Europe website under Documents & Reports.
Cover photo by Grega Valancic
