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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 |
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