Community Impact Fund
PGA REACH New England, the charitable foundation of the New England PGA, aims to impact lives through golf by supporting programs that align with our three pillars of community impact:
The mission of PGA REACH New England is to positively impact the lives of youth, any veteran, and diverse populations through the creation and utilization of golf programming that supports education, health & wellness, and player development.
In this vein, the PGA REACH New England Community Impact Fund aims to impact lives by supporting programs that align with our three pillars of community impact:
- Youth development
- Veterans and their families
- Inclusion and diverse populations
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for funding, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
Organizational Status
- Registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing
- A government entity / educational institution serving the community
- Applicants without 501(c)(3) status may apply through a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3)
Program Alignment
- The proposed project must align with at least one of PGA REACH New England’s pillars:
o Inclusion (programs serving diverse, underrepresented, or special-needs populations)
o Youth Development (programs empowering children or teens)
o Veterans (programs benefiting active duty, Veterans, and their families)
Geographic Service Area
- Programs or services must primarily serve communities within the boundaries of the New England PGA of America (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Central to Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island)
Financial & Operational Good Standing
- Applicants must demonstrate financial accountability and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Non-Discrimination
- Programs must provide services without discrimination based on protected characteristics and in compliance with relevant non-discrimination laws
Applicants will be asked to complete all sections of the online template, please prepare responses in a clear, concise format. General requirements include:
- Applicant information
- Organizational overview
- Mission statement
- Project title
- Project description
- Pillar alignment
- Goals and outcomes
- Budget description
- Supporting organizations
- Organizational documents
General Information
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- Grants are generally awarded up to $10,000
- Applications will be reviewed and approved by the foundation Board of Directors
- Applications deadlines:
(June 30, September 30, December 31) - Applicants will generally be contacted within 60 days following deadline
Please direct any questions to, Michael Packard (mpackard@pgahq.com) 508.869.0000