The Pirates Charities Fields for Kids program, backed by Highmark, offers the General Matching Grant to support the construction and maintenance of baseball and softball fields for youth organizations. Since 2009, this program has delivered significant impact, distributing numerous grants to enhance field conditions and facilities. This General Matching Grant category provides financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for projects such as upgrading field components, adding new sod, or enhancing field-related facilities like lighting and scoreboards. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government units operating youth baseball and/or softball programs within specific counties in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Projects focusing on non-field structures are ineligible.