Berlin Brothersvalley Earns $15,000 Fields for Kids Grant
Pirates Charities awarded the Pennsylvania school district funds through its youth softball and baseball program.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Philanthropy
Berlin Brothersvalley School District has received a $15,000 Fields for Kids grant from Pirates Charities. The district announced the award through a statement and a social media post.
Why it matters
The grant supports youth softball and baseball facilities in Pennsylvania communities by helping cover field upkeep, construction, and equipment. It extends a program that has backed more than 580 youth programs since its founding.
The $15,000 award is part of a program that has supported more than 580 youth programs since its founding in 2009. The announcement did not specify which field project the funds will cover.
The players
Pirates Charities
The charitable arm of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball franchise, which administers community grant programs.
Berlin Brothersvalley School District
The public school district serving the Berlin, Pennsylvania area, which received the grant.
The details
Pirates Charities awarded the Fields for Kids grant to Berlin Brothersvalley School District. The program provides funds for youth softball and baseball field upkeep, construction, and equipment.
Timeline
2009: Fields for Kids program founded.
November 8, 2026: Grant award announced by the district and reported.
Philanthropy Track
The award continues the Fields for Kids program, which has funded more than 580 youth programs since 2009. It shows how a professional sports franchise's charity has directed grants to Pennsylvania communities.
Youth softball and baseball players in the Berlin Brothersvalley district may see improvements to their fields once the grant is applied. The announcement did not specify timing or which facilities will receive work.
The takeaway
Community youth sports programs can draw on corporate philanthropy to maintain local fields. Organizations interested in similar support can review program eligibility and application details on the sponsor's website.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage across Pennsylvania communities.
More information
Learn more about eligibility and the program on the Pirates Fields for Kids program page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Tribune-Democrat.
