2025 Game Improvement Grant

2025 Game Improvement Grant
The purpose of the Game Improvement Grant is to provide financial assistance to junior golfers from First Tee – Greater Washington, DC who want to improve their game but whose opportunities are limited by financial constraints. The program will reimburse players up to $500 for expenses incurred while improving their game.

To be eligible the applicant must:
- Be between the ages of 10-18
- Be an active participant with First Tee – Greater Washington, DC in 2025 and have participated in at least ONE Session in the previous calendar year.
- Complete the entire application, including the narrative portion, explaining why he or she should receive this grant.
- Be able to provide receipts for the expenses for which they would like to be reimbursed.
- Complete the application in its entirety on or before the deadline
All candidates who meet the above requirements are eligible to apply. Recipients will be selected by the First Tee – Greater Washington, DC Game Improvement Grant Committee. Grant recipients will be selected and notified by the Committee.

Important Information:
- Grant recipients will be selected by the First Tee – Greater Washington, DC.
- Receipts for expenses must be provided to receive reimbursement
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Involvement with First Tee – Greater Washington, DC will be considered.
- Expenses incurred by grantees for reimbursement from grant funds may be submitted for reimbursement at the grantee’s discretion.
- The FTGWDC reserves the right to withhold funding for a grant recipient in certain circumstances, such as unbecoming conduct or withdrawal from an event without a valid reason.
Examples of expenses covered by the First Tee – Greater Washington, DC Game Improvement Grant:
- Private Lesson Fees
- Golf Camp Registration Fee (does not include any First Tee – Greater Washington, DC camps or classes)
- Golf clubs (individual clubs or sets)
- Club Fittings
Examples of expenses not covered by the First Tee – Greater Washington, DC Game Improvement Grant:
- Tournament Entry Fees
- First Tee Classes, Camps or Events
- Travel to any of the covered expenses
- Golf Apparel

Participant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent's Name

First NameLast Name
Participant's Email*
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Parent's Email
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Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
High School Graduation Year*
High School (is applicable)
Are you on the High School Golf Team?

YesNoNot in High School YetMy school doesn't have a High School Team
How long have you been a participant in First Tee?*
Where do you attend First Tee Class?*

What is your families annual income? *
Financial need is an important factor in determining recipients. Please describe your financial situation and the financial reasons that the applicant should be considered for a grant. Suggested additional information might include: annual gross family income, number of people in your household, and any major expenses you feel are relvevant. *
What would receiving this grant mean to you? How will it help your golf journey?*
If you received the grant, what would you use the funds for? (Please be as specific as possible on what your expenses would be)*
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