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PGA REACH Gateway Foundation Grant Program

The PGA REACH Gateway Foundation is proud to launch its inaugural grant program aimed at expanding access to golf, particularly for underrepresented youth and groups. Through offering these grants, we are committed to creating impactful player development opportunities—whether by establishing new programs or enhancing existing ones.

PGA REACH is dedicated to transforming lives through the game of golf. By expanding access to both the sport and the industry, we cultivate lifelong players, empower future leaders, and build vibrant communities that endure for generations. Together, with the support of this grant, we can further this shared mission and create a lasting impact for all.

Program Goals and Success Indicators:

Objective: To increase exposure to golf for new participants, underserved youths, and to engage them to return to the game.

Success Metrics: Success is not solely based on numbers; we value stories and testimonials that highlight the program’s impact on participants’ lives. Please consider this when completing the grant application and post-program report. 

Applications are now open!

Click HERE to Apply

Criteria and Requirements

Selection Criteria:

  • Alignment with PGA REACH pillars: Youth, Military and Inclusion
  • Potential community impact
  • Program feasibility and innovation
  • Connection with a PGA Professional is encouraged
  • All grant decisions will be made at the discretion of the PGA REACH Grant Program Selection Committee

Application Requirements:

Prior to starting the online application, ensure you have:

  • A projected, itemized budget for your golf program
  • Supporting materials explaining the program’s purpose and impact
  • A list of your program’s Board of Directors or leaders
Timeline

Timeline:

  • Application Period: December 8th to January 30, 2026.
  • Fund Disbursements: Scheduled for the first Monday of March and September. Flexibility on disbursement schedules is available to meet recipients’ needs.

 

Once submitted, your application will be acknowledged via email within 10 days. The Selection Committee will review all requests, with follow-up correspondence within 45 days.

Requirements and Conditions

Post-Program Requirements:

Recipients have 30 days post-program to submit their reports, essential for eligibility for future grants. Reports should include:

  • Dates, times, and target audience details
  • Number of participants, including first-time players and returnees
  • Media exposure, financial breakdown, and samples of marketing materials
  • Stories or quotes showing the value of the program from a non-metric standpoint
  • At least five high-resolution photographs for promotional use

 

Grant Acceptance Conditions:

Recipients must:

  • Display the Foundation’s logo in all program marketing with acknowledgments like “Supported by.”
  • Inform the Foundation of any additional supporting partners before the grant award.
  • Submit comprehensive reports featuring both metric-based results and qualitative stories or quotes to illustrate the program’s value.

 

By meeting these requirements, the program aims to ensure the success of both the current initiatives and future missions to grow the game of golf.

Grant Allotments

The maximum grant for the 2026 season will be $2,500 . Total available funds and individual grants will vary from year to year.

Additional Application Information

Google Forms- All applications must be submitted via Google Form. With the Google form platform you cannot “save & continue”, so we recommend you type your answers in a separate word document, and copy & paste the answers into the Google form. Here is a preview of the application and questions, the questions will be the same for the player development grants: Sample Grant Application

 

Grading Rubric – The linked file will provide insight into the criteria the Selection Committee will use to award grants. View the rubric here.

 

All grant decisions will be made at the discretion of the PGA REACH Grant Program Selection Committee.

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Click the button on the right to fill out a volunteer interest form.

 

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