Grants & Fellowship Department


The USGA is committed to providing opportunities for personal development through golf and its values. To this end, the USGA launched an aggressive grant making program in 1997 to help organizations develop introductory golf programs and alternative golf facilities for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, minority youth, girls and individuals with disabilities. Through 2008 the USGA has dedicated more than $63 million to positively impact more than 2.2 million children and people with disabilities. Having provided more than $24 million to The First Tee and its Chapters, the USGA is the largest financial supporter of The First Tee Network. The USGA is committed to this significant annual grants initiative through at least the end of this decade.

The USGA also instituted the Fellowship in Leadership and Service in 1997. This two-year program provides professional development opportunities for recent college graduates and instills in them a passion for volunteerism and philanthropy. The paramount experience of USGA Fellows comes through working as grants program staff members.

Notice: Please be aware that the USGA has altered its traditional grant review period as described in the Application Deadlines and Process section. In 2009, rather than reviewing grant applications in January and May, applications will be reviewed in April. Our intention is to continue to hold a fall review meeting

For The Good Of The Game Grants
Support provided to organizations positively impacting lives through golf

USGA Fellowship
Developing Tomorrow's Leaders


Direct Charitable Activities
USGA-operated activities to create opportunities for personal development through golf


Resources And Best Practices
Ideas for Structuring and Operating Golf Programs and Facilities


National Partnerships

USGA Grants Committee
Meet the members of the USGA Grants Committee
 
Grants & Fellowship Staff
The Faces Behind The Grants Initiative And Fellowship Program