Grassroots Grants Program (GGP)

Grassroots Grants Program (GGP)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Golf Industry Coalition
Last Updated: February 04, 2026

Summary

The Grassroots Grants Program (GGP) aims to enhance participation in golf among underrepresented communities, including racial minorities, women, and veterans. Launched in May 2021, it has awarded $1.8 million to 155 organizations, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport. The program supports tax-exempt organizations focused on self-sustainability and offers funding for golf instruction, equipment, and access to facilities. Priority is given to those not receiving substantial backing from major golf organizations.

Overview

Grassroots Grants Program (GGP) 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. Facilitated through the American Golf Industry Coalition (a division of the World Golf Foundation), the GGP has awarded 318 grants totaling $3 million to 187 unique organizations since May 2021. 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 LBGTQ+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. GGP funding will support tax-exempt organizations, preferably those defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code or government municipalities.The GGP expects all applicants to demonstrate plans for eventual self-sustainability through local support, and strongly recommends that successive funding requests comprise a decreasing percentage of the overall program budget.The GGP will not provide 100% of the cost to operate any program.GGP funds may be used for the following:Golf instruction Course access and/or practice range facility access Training/curriculum design Golf Equipment Technology Transportation provided for participants to attend program Snacks Clothing Insurance Fees based on sliding scale (free or reduced) per combined family income (W-2) Other needs to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Detailed narrative must accompany application.

Ineligibility

This program does not support event sponsorship or brick and mortar requests.The GGP will not provide funding to reimburse organizations for program expenses which have been incurred prior to an application’s review by the designated GGP committee.