GRASSROOTS GRANTS PROGRAM
ABOUT: In May of 2021, the golf industry collaborated to introduce a new Grassroots Grants Program (GGP) designed to increase participation among those who are underrepresented in the sport. The GGP was developed by the Youth & Adult Player Development Work Group that was formed as part of the Make Golf Your Thing industry-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion movement.
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Facilitated through the American Golf Industry Coalition (a division of the World Golf Foundation), the GGP has awarded 318 grants totaling $2.5 million to 183 unique organizations since May 2021.
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PURPOSE & FUNDING PRIORITIES: This Grassroots Grant Program supports charitable organizations that are dedicated to increasing golf participation among those who are underrepresented in the sport, such as: Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, women, members of the LBGTQI+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
New in 2025: We do not provide grants to organizations:
(a) for event sponsorships, (b) brick-and-mortar requests,
(c) that currently receive significant support from leading golf organizations, or (d) have 2024 revenues of more than $250,000.
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For more info and to receive email communication, please fill out our Contact Us form.
PHASE VI APPLICATION NOW OPEN
THROUGH MARCH 21
The application window for Phase VI is now open until March 21, 2025. A total of $500,000 will be awarded to organizations working to increase golf participation among those who are underrepresented in the sport, such as: Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous communities, women, members of the LGBTQI+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. View Grant Program Eligibility and Guidelines
Funding determinations will be sent to applicants by May 2025.
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Want to learn more about the grant program? Click the 'Contact Us' button below to be added to our email distribution.