Table of Contents

1. Mobile Device Users

iPhone/iPad

Android

2. Log In

New Account Creation

Existing Account

3. Grant Management Center Basics

4. Application Basics

Resume An Incomplete/Unsubmitted Application

Save Application Progress

Multiple Athlete Families

5. Application Sections Details

Parent/Guardian Information

Athlete Information

Financial Profile

Document Uploads

How to upload documents

Review

Agreements/Submission

6. Glossary

 

 

Mobile Device Users (e.g., mobile phone or tablet)

When using a mobile device such as a mobile phone or tablet, change your browser settings to “Request Desktop Site” to be able to upload documents to the Grant Management Center (GMC)

iPhone/iPad       Android

iPhone/iPad

To view the desktop version of a website on Safari running on iPhone (iOS 13 or later), follow these steps:

•  Launch the USNDP Grant Management Center (GMC) on your iPhone
• After the website loads tap the ‘aA’ icon in the bottom corner before the address bar to open the website view menu. 
• From the pop-up menu, select ‘Request Desktop Site’.

 

Table of Contents | Log In | Grant Management Center Basics

Application Section Details | Review | Agreement & Submissions

Android

To view the desktop version of a website on Chrome Mobile browser follow these steps:

• Launch USNDP Grant Management Center (GMC) on your Chrome web browser on Android.
• Tap on the 3 vertical dots for the menu.
• The desktop site can be enabled by selecting the checkbox.
• The page will reload automatically on your browser.

 

Table of Contents | Log In | Grant Management Center Basics

Application Section Details | Review | Agreement & Submissions

 

Log In

New Account Creation

New portal users will have an account created for them by the USNDP Grants Team. Once created, a link will be sent to the new user to create a new password. 

After creating your login password through the link provided in the email sent from "USGA - USNDP", you will be taken to the USNDP Grant Management Center Home Page.  

The email address where the link was sent, serves as teh username.

Existing Accounts

Existing accounts belong to users who already have existing accounts and login credentials for the USNDP Grant Management Center portal.

Families with existing accounts will have some portions of the application prepopulated with information. Therefore, it is imperative that families use their existing login credentials to ensure access to this prepopulated information and maintain consistency in their application process.

If families experience login issues, please DO NOT create a new account, please click on “Forgot Password” or contact the USNDP Grants Team. 

 

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Grant Management Center Basics

1. Home

Landing page after logging into the USNDP Grant Management Center. The portal navigation menu is located at the top of the page.

2. Application

Access and manage USNDP Grant application(s) when the application window is open. When the application window is closed, the application is inaccessible.

3. Application Status

View the application status of all applications.

4. Start/Resume Application Button

Start and resume USNDP Grant application(s)

5. Contact Us

Contact the USNDP Grants Team with any questions, comments, or support requests.

 

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Application Basics

Resume Incomplete/Submitted Application | Save Application Progress | Multiple Athlete Families

Resume Incomplete/Unsubmitted Application

The USNDP Grants Team started an application for you. To resume the application, follow the steps below or the steps outlined in the video link.  

VIDEO: How to Resume Your USNDP Grant Application

1) Log into the portal with login credentials.

2) Click on “Application” located at the top of the page menu or on “Start/Resume Application” located in the center of the ‘Home” page.

3) Click the blank button located to the left of the name of your athlete. The button will fill with a blue color.

4) Click on the blue rectangular button labeled ‘Resume Selected Application’ to resume the selected application.

5) You will always land on the ‘Parent/Guardian Information’ section. 

6) Click ‘Next’ located at the bottom of the screen to progress to the section of the application that you would like to edit or resume.

 

Save Application Progress

To “SAVE” your application progress:

1) COMPLETE all required fields within the current section.

2) Click the ‘SAVE’ button before exiting.

3) A screen refresh confirms that your progress has been saved.

CAUTION: Exiting without saving may result in loss of data or a screen error message.

 

Multiple Athlete Families

After an applicant has submitted a 2025 USNDP Grant Application for at least one (1) athlete and would like to complete an application for another state team member within their household, can return and complete additional applications under the same login credentials as the first application. 

1) Return to the ‘Application’ page by either:

a. Clicking on ‘Exit’ after completing the first application

b. Clicking on ‘An Application For Another Athlete’ after completing the first application

c. Click on “Application” located at the top of the page menu or on “Start/Resume Application” located in the center of the ‘Home” page

2) Click on the green button labeled “New Athlete”

Please note: The ‘Parent/Guardian Information’ section, the ‘Financial Profile’ section, and the ‘Document Uploads’ (Financial Verification & Address Verification) will be prepopulated with the information provided in the first athlete’s application. 

 

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Application Section Details

The information below contains details about what is requested for each section of the application. 

 

Parent/Guardian Information Section | Athlete Information Section | Financial Profile Section

Documents Uploads Section | Review | Agreement & Submissions | Table of Contents

 

Parent/Guardian Information Section

The ‘Parent/Guardian Information’ section captures the following applicant information:

• The Primary Parent/Guardian personally identifying information
  • Primary Parent/Guardian Contact Information 

A ‘Primary Parent/Guardian” is defined as the individual who is the legal parent/guardian of the athlete’s primary residence and who will serve as the primary point of contact for the USNDP Grant application and, if selected, the management of the USNDP Grant award.

• How the family heard about the USNDP 
• What youth golf organizations the athlete(s) have been active with throughout their career
• The Family Statement of Intent
  • Family Statement of Intent
    • The ‘Family Statement of Intent’ should be written by the parent(s)/guardian(s) and/or the athlete(s). The ‘Family Statement of Intent’ should outline the following and should include the plan for ALL athletes who the family completes a USNDP Grant application for.
    • How the family intends to use grant dollars to further the development of their athlete(s)
    • Their motivation for applying for the grant 
    • Why they desire to be a part of the U.S. National Development Program
    • The golf aspirations immediately after the completion of high school of the athlete(s)

The ‘Family Statement of Intent’ text box has a maximum character limit of 500. The user can expand the field by clicking on the lower right-hand corner of the text box and dragging until the desired size is achieved. 

 

Athlete Information Section | Financial Profile Section

Documents Uploads Section | Review | Agreement & Submissions | Table of Contents
 

Athlete Information Section

The ‘Athlete Information Section’ captures the following applicant information:

• The Athlete’s personally identifying information
• Athlete’s dual citizenship status
• Athlete’s endorsements
• Athlete’s Additional Grant Assistance
• Athlete’s Rankings/Stats
• Athlete’s Primary Coach
• Athlete’s Reference
• Athlete’s Video Uploads

Video Instructions

Please DO NOT include links to personal websites or videos with slow motion or music. Share a link to a YouTube Channel, Google Folder, or Vimeo Folder containing videos no longer than 60 seconds each or shots edited together (less than 2 minutes total) of the following:

Full Swing Video (1 video for all shots edited together)

2 clubs 

Driver 

6-Iron

2 Angles 

Down the target line 

Face On

USNDP Grant Application Video Help

For your convenience, we have created a step-by-step USNDP Grants Application Video Guide.

The guide outlines how to:

• Record the videos requested by the USNDP Grants Committee
• Edit Videos
• Upload Videos
• Share Videos 

Please ensure that your video is shared with anyone who has the link through January 31, 2025. This extended access is necessary for a thorough review of your application, as the USNDP Grant Committee will need to access the videos throughout the entirety of the performance evaluation process.

 

Parent/Guardian Information Section | Financial Profile Section

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Financial Profile Section

The ‘Financial Profile Section’ captures the following applicant information:

• Total Household Income in the 2024 calendar year
  • Total Household Income
  • The “Total Household Income” is defined as both taxable and non-taxable income. The most common taxable examples include, but are not limited to, salary/wages, interest/dividend income, capital gain, etc. The most common non-taxable examples include, but are not limited to, child support received and social security benefits. 
• Total value of liquid assets as of December 31, 2024
  • Liquid assets include but are not limited to:
    • Stocks
    • Bonds
    • Certificates of Deposits (CDs)
    • Checking accounts
    • Savings accounts 
  • Note: Home equity is excluded from liquid assets
• Anticipated changes to total household income in 2025
• Whether you own or rent a home
• Anticipated 2025 household expenses for:
  • Private/preparatory school or college
  • Medical
  • Childcare or elder care
• Number of people in the household
  • Provide the total number of individuals within the athlete’s primary residence household. 
  • A ‘Household’ is defined as the people who occupy a single housing unit (e.g., a house, an apartment, or other group of rooms), regardless of their relationship to one another
• Family Financial Information (Optional)
  • A narrative statement summarizing your household’s financial condition. Include any extraordinary expenses or factors that should be taken into account in determining the family’s financial need (e.g. employment conditions, medical expenses, and/or support of other dependents/family members).
  • Providing family financial information is an optional opportunity to share information about extenuating circumstances that you anticipate affecting your household financial situation in 2025.

 

Parent/Guardian Information Section | Athlete Information Section

Documents Uploads Section | Review | Agreement & Submissions | Table of Contents

 

Document Uploads Section

The ‘Document Uploads Section’ captures the following applicant information:

• Financial Verification
  • Please submit all parent/guardian documents and forms filed as part of the most recent Federal Income Tax Return. This includes:
    • First two (2) pages of most recent  Federal Form, 1040, Federal U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
    • If line 8 on most recent Federal Form, 1040, Federal U.S. Individual Income Tax Return has a value in the field, include:
      • All pages of most recent  Schedule 1 (Form 1040) Additional Income and Adjustments to Income Form
      • All pages of most recent Schedule C (Form 1040) Profit and Loss From Business Form
      • All pages of most recent Schedule E (Form 1040) Supplemental Income and Loss Form
    • All W-2(s) submitted with the most recent Federal Tax Return that combine to equal the amount reported on line 1A of the Federal Form, 1040, Federal U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
    • Last two (2) pay stubs received from employer. Pay stubs must be issued within the previous two (2) months of the application submission date
    • If unemployed and received Unemployment Insurance Benefits, please submit copies of a confirmation letter/email from the Department of Labor of your state indicating PUA Unemployment Insurance Benefits
    • Additional relevant tax documents 
    • If 2024 taxes were not filed, please submit: 
      •   “Verification of Non-filing” letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Click HERE 
      •   Most recent filed tax return no older than 2021.
• Address Verification
  • Submit one of the following documents, dated within the last 60 days, to verify your U.S. residential address:
    • Utility Bill (electric/gas/water/etc.)
    • Bank Statement
    • Credit Card Statement
    • Mortgage/Rental Agreement
• Athlete Age/Citizenship Verification
  • Athlete’s United States Passport or if the athlete does not have a passport, a copy of the athlete’s birth certificate

How to Upload Documents

There are two ways to upload documents: clicking 'Upload Files' or using 'Drag and Drop'. Multiple files can be uploaded under each section. Repeat the steps below for each file you wish to upload.

Upload File Button

1) Click on ‘Upload File’

2) A file explorer window will appear

3) Select file and then click on ‘Open’

4) A dialogue box with a title of “Upload Files” should appear

5) Once the “blue progress line” is full and a green circle with a white checkmark appears in the “Upload Files” dialogue box, the file upload is complete

6) Close the “Upload Files” box by selecting “Done”

7) The successfully uploaded file name will appear on the screen

Drop and Drag Files

• Select the file that you would like to upload
• Drag the file to the “File Upload” area, and drop it into that area when the outline of the area turns blue
• A dialogue box with a title of “Upload Files” should appear
• Once the “blue progress line” is full and a green circle with a white checkmark appears in the “Upload Files” dialogue box, the file upload is complete
• Close the “Upload Files” box by selecting “X” slightly above the dialog box in the top right-hand corner
• The successfully uploaded file name will appear in red font within the field

Common File Upload Issues and Resolutions

• If you are having these issues on your desktop or laptop, please clear your browser cache by following the steps outlined HERE. 
• If you are having these issues on a mobile phone or tablet, please follow the steps as described in the Mobile Device User section of this guide.

 

Parent/Guardian Information Section | Athlete Information Section | Financial Profile Section

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Review

The ‘Reviews Section’ allows applicants to review their application before submitting it. 

IMPORTANT

Review and edit your application(s) before submitting it. Select the previous button to navigate to the section where you would like to make edits. 

The USNDP Grant Application Committee requires that all requested application materials be completed to thoroughly evaluate each athlete. Once the application is submitted, submissions cannot be revised. If any items are missing from the application, the committee will be unable to complete a thorough evaluation of your application in comparison to applicants who have provided all requested application material, and your application may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

 

Parent/Guardian Information Section | Athlete Information Section | Financial Profile Section

Documents Uploads Section | Agreement & Submissions | Table of Contents

 

Agreements/Submission

The USNDP Grant application “Agreement Section” outlines the terms, conditions, and details about the transaction between the Primary Parent/Guardian, the athlete, and the USGA. 

If you agree to the terms: 

1) Check both checkboxes

2) Use your mouse to sign the signature space

3) Click ‘Save

4) Click on ‘Submit Application’

 

GLOSSARY

USNDP Grant Management Center User Guide Key Terms 

Term	Definition
Applicant	The person or family applying for the USNDP Grant.
Athlete	The young golfer for whom the grant application is being submitted.
Document Uploads	A section of the application where required documents are uploaded to verify information provided.
Existing Account	An account that has been previously created in the USNDP Grant Management Center.
Family Statement of Intent	A written statement by the parent(s)/guardian(s) and/or athlete(s) outlining how they plan to use the grant and their motivations for applying.
Financial Profile	A section of the application that captures the family's financial information.
Financial Verification	Documents submitted to verify the family's financial information, such as tax returns and pay stubs.
Grant Management Center (GMC)	The online portal where applications are submitted and managed.
Liquid Assets	Assets that can be quickly converted to cash, such as stocks, bonds, and savings accounts.
Multiple Athlete Applications	The process of submitting applications for more than one athlete in a family.
New Account	An account, newly created in the USNDP Grant Management Center.
Parent/Guardian Information	A section of the application that captures information about the primary parent or guardian.
Primary Parent/Guardian	The legal parent/guardian of the athlete's primary residence who serves as the main contact for the application.
Reference Letter	A recommendation letter written by a non-family member who can attest to the athlete's character and abilities.
Resume Application	The process of returning to an incomplete application to continue filling it out.
Total Household Income	The combined taxable and non-taxable income of the household.
USNDP	U.S. National Development Program
Video Uploads	A section where applicants upload YouTube, Vimeo, or Google links to videos of the athlete's golf swing and short game.

 

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