Golf Fights Cancer Grant Program

Contact:

• Susan Marshall, Director of Impact & Community Engagement
• Phone: 774.430.9061
• Email: susan@golffightscancer.org
• Address: 300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard, Norton, MA 02766
• General Info: 774.430.9060, info@golffightscancer.org

Mission: Golf Fights Cancer is committed to harnessing the collective fundraising power of the entire golf community to make tangible differences across the cancer community. GFC makes targeted donations for services, equipment, research, and/or amenities that make an immediate positive impact on treatment and the experience for both patients and families.

Grant History: To date, GFC has granted $17 Million in funding to over 100 different cancer-related charities. Annual grants in recent years: 2025: $2,000,000; 2024: $2,250,000; 2023: $1,500,000.

Five Priorities of Giving

GFC supports cancer-related 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations aligned with these priorities:

• Early Detection & Education
• Palliative Care
• Patient & Family Support
• Research
• Treatment Access

Key Criteria for Funding

Transformation: Focus on projects where GFC can make a transformational difference. Particular interest in early-stage projects, harder to fund needs, and underfunded programs.

Collaboration: Organizations with a track record of working collaboratively across the cancer community, with a clear plan to include patients, families, and caregivers in their efforts.

Financial and Programmatic Capacity: Applicants must demonstrate stability, a solid financial and program management team, a strong balance sheet, and program plans to ensure sustainability beyond GFC's financial commitment.

Leadership: Applicants must possess an active working board of directors overseeing strategic direction.

Measurable Impact: High priority on organizations that can clearly articulate organizational goals, present a clear plan for achieving results, and track outcomes and impact on the people and communities served.

Eligible Organizations

• 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations
• Cancer-related charities with proven or promising track records
• Organizations sharing GFC's core values and aligned with GFC's strategies, goals, and approaches

Ineligible Organizations

• Individuals
• For-profit organizations
• Government agencies
• Religious, fraternal, or social organizations

Ineligible Activities

• Advocacy and lobbying efforts to influence legislation
• Sponsorships towards an organization's special event, crowdfunding solicitation, or athletic fundraiser
• Endowments

EIN: 34-1987772

How to Apply

Step 1: Submit Letter of Interest (LOI)

Groups aligned with GFC's priorities, key criteria, and eligibility standards are invited to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI).

LOI Requirements:

Maximum length: 800 words

Must include:

1. A concise overview of the nonprofit's mission, impact, programs, and services
2. A short description of the program/project/initiative for which funding is being sought
3. Information about how individuals, families, and organizations will benefit from the support

Submission: Submit LOI via the website form

Step 2: Full Grant Application (By Invitation Only)

Should GFC wish to learn more about the proposed funding opportunity after reviewing the submitted LOI, potential beneficiaries will be invited to complete the full grant application. Details about the full application process are not provided on the grant guidelines page.

Contact for Questions

Susan Marshall, Director of Impact & Community Engagement
• Phone: 774.430.9061
• Email: susan@golffightscancer.org