Grants & Scholarships

2024 JUNIOR GOLF PLAY GOLF GRANT

2024 Applications Will Open on Friday, March 22, 2024 and Remain Open Until All Funds are Granted.

PGA REACH Colorado Foundation (the charitable arm of the Colorado PGA Section) is proud to release a new collaboration that will hopefully provide access to the game of golf for kids who can’t otherwise afford it. With the help of the Colorado Golf Association (CGA), Game For Life, and Wilson Golf, kids within the geographical boundaries of the Colorado PGA (COPGA) will now be able to apply for financial aid to play in tournaments on the COPGA Junior Tour and/or be provided a new set of clubs from Wilson Golf. 

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Grant Conditions, Guidelines, and Eligibility:

1. Each recipient must be a registered Colorado PGA Junior Golf Member, Colorado PGA Golf In Schools Participant, and/or Colorado PGA Junior League Participant.

2. Child must be involved in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), SNAP for Families, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and/or military family. Others will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

3. The total number of grants will be determined by the total number of qualified candidates and the availability of funds.

4. All Grant funds are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the current season 

5. Financial assistance will be awarded in three levels based on need and tour level:

  • $250
  • $500
  • $750
  • $1,000

*If equipment assistance is requested, the above values include equipment cost

6. Acceptance into the Grant program does not guarantee entry into any COPGA events. Events are open on a first-come, first-serve entry basis.

7. Financial assistance packages will cover tournament entry fees only

  • The scholarship will be issued as a credit on the child’s BlueGolf account
  • The credit can be spread across all events for the season or used to pay for a few events completely

8. If your application is declined and you do not apply for entry into any COPGA events, you may request a full refund of your COPGA Membership fee.

9. Examples of expenses not covered

  • Travel
  • Hotels
  • Accessories

10. Grant recipients can play on any COPGA Junior Tour Level (Development, Players, Cup)

2024 PGA REACH COLORADO - MEMBERSHIP GRANTS

2024 Applications Will Open on Friday, March 22, 2024 and Remain Open Until All Funds are Granted.

PGA REACH Colorado Foundation (the charitable arm of the Colorado PGA Section) is proud to release a new collaboration that will make it more affordable to join the Colorado PGA Junior Golf Tour, Powered by Citywide Banks, a division of HTLF Bank. With the help of the Ace Junior Golf Foundation and the Steamboat Springs Ski Town Lions Club, kids can apply for a discounted or free junior golf membership.

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Grant Conditions, Guidelines, and Eligibility:

PGA REACH COLORADO FOUNDATION - MEMBERSHIP GRANTS 2024

PGA REACH Colorado Foundation (the charitable arm of the Colorado PGA Section) is proud to partner with local organizations to offer grants towards membership to the Colorado PGA Junior Golf Tour. PGA REACH Colorado Foundation, Ace Golf Foundation and Steamboat Springs Lions Club have partnered to reduce the barriers to entry for children who want to play junior golf in their communities. Please read all the details below to understand each grant opportunity.


Ace Golf Foundation of Western Colorado Junior Golf Membership Grant:
1. Each recipient must live in one of the following counties in Colorado: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Pitkin, or Eagle.
2. Each recipient will receive $100 towards a Colorado PGA Junior Membership of their choice.
3. All grant funds will be distributed on a rolling basis as long as funds are available.
4. All junior golfers are eligible to apply, but priority will be given to applicants with financial need.
5. Acceptance into the grant program does not guarantee entry into any COPGA Junior tournaments. Tournaments are open on a first-come, first-serve basis.
6. The Ace Golf Foundation of Western Colorado Junior Golf Grant only applies towards Colorado PGA Junior Membership fees.
7. Grant recipients can play on any Colorado PGA Junior Tour Level (Developmental, Player or Cup)

Receiving Your Funds:
-Each recipient of an Ace Golf Foundation of Western Colorado Junior Golf Membership Grant will receive a unique discount code with their approval that will allow them to receive the $100 discount when they register for a Colorado PGA Junior Golf Membership. 


Steamboat Springs Ski Town Lions Club Junior Golf Membership Grant:
1. Each recipient must live in Routt County, Colorado.
2. Each recipient will receive Junior Player Series membership, providing access to 9- and 18-hole events.
3. Four recipients will receive a membership grant.
4. All grant funds will be distributed on a rolling basis as long as funds are available.
5. The applicant must be involved in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), SNAP for Families, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program, or Summer Food Service Program. Others will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
6. Acceptance into the grant program does not guarantee entry into any COPGA Junior tournaments. Tournaments are open on a first come, first serve basis.
7. The Steamboat Springs Ski Town Lions Club Junior Golf Grant only applies towards Colorado PGA Junior Membership fees.
8. Grant recipients can play in the Junior Player Series and Junior Development Series events. 

Receiving Your Funds:
- Each recipient of a Steamboat Springs Ski Town Lions Club Junior Golf Membership Grant will receive a unique discount code with their approval that will allow them to receive their Junior Player Series membership. 

2024 PGA REACH COLORADO PILLAR GRANT

2024 Grant Applications are now closed. The applications will reopen in the spring of 2025.

In 2024, the PGA REACH Colorado Foundation will provide $15,000 in grants to programs throughout the Colorado Section that support youth, military, and/or diverse populations. We encourage all Colorado PGA Members and Associates to offer growth of the game program at their facilities or within their communities and to utilize this grant program to initiate the process or to enhance and strengthen an existing program.

Evaluation Criteria
  1. Programs will more strongly be considered if they have a Colorado PGA Member or Associate involved in some capacity.
  2. Programs must target ages 18 and under, individuals with disabilities, military or diverse populations.
  3. Grant applications must include a budget and explanation of how the grant funds are to be used.
  4. Grants will be limited to (1) per facility/individual/organization at a maximum of $3,000 each. Additional grant requests will be considered if there is funding available and if the additional request is for a different program targeting different demographics, program goals, etc.
  5. Consideration will be given to span and benefit the community.
  6. Grant recipients will be asked to provide a follow-up report outlining the results of the program and the perceived impact on growing the game. All 2023 Grant recipients must provide a follow-up report to be eligible to receive a grant in 2024.
  7. Along with the follow-up report, documentation and explanation of how the grant money was used must be provided.

2023 PGA REACH Colorado Pillar Grant Recipients Announced

2024 PGA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND SCHOLARSHIP

2024-2025 Information

The application window for the PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year has closed. You can view more information by clicking this link.


Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Students must have at least a 3.4 cumulative GPA, be a child or grandchild of a PGA Member in good standing, and who hasn’t exceeded the limit of two scholarships during undergraduate studies. Scholarships are not available for graduate students.

Evaluation Criteria
  1. High school students will be evaluated on the following ranking percentages:
  2. 60% Cumulative GPA
  3. 20% Resume
  4. 20% Extracurricular Activities*
  5. Current college students will be evaluated on the following ranking percentages:
  6. 60% Cumulative GPA
  7. 20% Resume
  8. 20% Extracurricular Activities*

*Activities include sports, student government, employment, arts, hobbies, and educational clubs.

PGA REACH COLORADO INVOLVEMENT

All children and grandchildren that apply for the PGA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND SCHOLARSHIP and qualify will receive $1,000 towards their secondary schooling from PGA REACH ColoradoFoundation. This will be awarded after the national winners have been announced by The PGA of America.

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