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Grant Program

Grant Program Overview

PGA REACH New England is excited to continue the NEPGA Professional Grant Program for 2023, which is available to all New England PGA Professionals.

NEPGA Professionals who offer, or would like to offer programs that align with our Three Pillars of Impact: Diversity & Inclusion / Military Community / Youth Development, are eligible for financial support. Programs may be fully or partially funded, up to $2,500 each, depending on Foundation Committee approval.

The Foundation Committee, comprised of NEPGA Professionals, will review all submitted grant requests. The committee conducts initial reviews and determines if all information required is provided, the committee may meet with an applicant if needed. The committee then determines the benefits of each grant request and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors, which will make the final decision.

Consideration will be given to New England PGA Professionals based on:

  • Good Standing with Membership or acceptable progress as an Associate
  • The degree of potential benefit to the golf community
  • The span of communities the project will reach
  • Program Examples (Scholarships for Junior Golf Camps, Free or reduced Instruction Fees for Veterans, patrons with Diverse backgrounds, Adaptive or other Golf Equipment)

New England PGA Professionals who submit an application and are approved by the Committee, are eligible to receive grant funding up to $2,500 per year. Programs may be supported by the Committee a maximum of two occurrences.

If you have interest in applying for a PGA REACH New England Grant, Please contact Michael Packard, PGA (mpackard@pgahq.com) for more details.

 

REMINDER – NEPGA Professionals are asked to provide as much detail as possible, this will help to assure applications are approved quickly and rewrites are not required. This includes:

  • A thorough budget with specific line items
  • A least 2-3 sentences of a written response to application questions
  • A program name and goal
  • (1) Grant Award may be awarded to (1) NEPGA Professional from (1) facility

PGA REACH New England proudly approved all eight requests for funding during the 2022 season, awarding over $19,000 to NEPGA Professionals who wanted to positively impact lives through the game of golf.

2021 Grants at work

NH Chapter PGA Professionals Peter Harris and Kim O'Neil successfully offered the Dartmouth Area Veterans Clinic Series this summer.
Twelve different Veterans from the Manchester NH and White River Junction area met for three 2-hour clinics and spent an afternoon playing 9-holes for a fourth session, this was held at the Carter Country Club.

Contact any member of the Foundation Committee or Michael Packard to learn more about how a PGA REACH New England Grant Request can benefit your programs and local golfing community.

2021 Grants at work - testimonial

"It is through the efforts of community partners like you that allow us to continue the quality care and services that we seek to provide our deserving Veterans. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again for future events.
Thank you for your continued support and advocacy."

Sincerely,
Karen C.
White River Junction
VA Medical Center