How much funding does Grassroots Grants Program (GGP) provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Grassroots Grants Program (GGP)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Grassroots Grants Program (GGP)?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Event sponsorship; Brick; Mortar requests.

Grassroots Grants Program (GGP)

American Golf Industry Coalition

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Diversity Grants Grants for Veterans Grants for Women

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Internal Revenue Code or government municipalities.

Geography

Fees based on sliding scale (free or reduced) per combined family income (W-2)

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

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

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Event sponsorship
Not eligible: Brick
Not eligible: Mortar requests
Not eligible: 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.

Overview

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.

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.
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

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
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.