School Program Grant (First Tee School Program)

First Tee School Program Grant

Grant program to support schools in integrating First Tee curriculum into physical education and other classroom settings.

Program Details:

• Geographic Scope: United States and Canada; operates across nearly 12,000 schools
• Focus: Integrating First Tee's life skills and values curriculum with golf education into school PE classes and other educational programs
• Reach: In 2024, reached more than 2.4 million kids at schools

What Grant Covers:

• Training for educators and teachers
• Golf equipment designed specifically for youth
• Lesson plans that integrate life skills and values with the game of golf
• No cost to schools or districts that receive grants
• Ongoing support from local First Tee chapters
• Access to online community for teachers and youth leaders delivering First Tee programming nationally

Focus Areas:

• Life skills development
• Character building
• Golf fundamentals for youth
• Physical education curriculum enhancement
• Serving underserved communities (Title I schools)

Example Implementation:

• Lisa Longino, PE specialist for East Cleveland City School District, received a grant to implement First Tee School Program at five Title I schools, serving Pre-K through sixth grade students
• Training provided to educators
• Equipment provided for youth
• Lesson plans with integrated life skills and golf

Application Process

Eligibility: Teachers and educators in schools (particularly Title I schools and underserved communities)

Process:

1. Schools/educators inquire about implementing the School Program
2. Grant provided for training, golf equipment, and lesson plans
3. Implementation support provided
4. Ongoing support from local First Tee chapters
5. Access to online community of educators

Note: Specific application deadlines, formal application procedures, and detailed requirements are not provided on the website. Contact First Tee – Greater Austin or local First Tee chapters for information on how to apply for School Program grants.