Grants Application 2026

2026 Grant Program Application
The mission of the Bowls USA Grant Program is to provide funds to 100% Clubs (all club members pay dues to their Division and to Bowls USA) to promote club development.
Grants may be used towards efforts to recruit/retain members and improve the bowls
playing experience.

Grant applications must be received by April 15, 2026. Grants may be fully or partially funded based on project merit and the total number of grant applications.

Grant Committee Contact: grants@bowlsusa.org

Grant Committee Members:
- Janine Maddock (Berkeley)
- Debbie Tupper (Portland)
- Anna Witt (Milwaukee)
- Tom Sunderland (Jefferson Park)

Club Name*
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Club Email Address*
Contact Email*
example@example.com
Club Website*
Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Club Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Number of Club Members (2025 or 2026)*
100% Club (select one)*
Division*

REQUEST

Idea/Project Description:
Provide a brief explanation of the reason for the grant request, including key components of the project and intended outcomes.*
Total Cost:*
Cost Details: Provide quote or price for the items/materials/services to be purchased (actual or estimated)*

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Amount of Grant Request (up to $1000)*
None or Not ApplicableClubDivisionDonation/FundraiserPark or Recreation DepartmentOther

Club Financial Information
Current financial statement: Provide documentation of the club’s current financial situation. Include the balance of all accounts (savings, checking, reserves, investments) and a Statement of Activity/Profit &Loss Statement over the past fiscal year. The Treasurers annual report may contain all of this information.Statement of Activity/Profit & Loss (Treasurer's Annual Report)*

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Directions/Timeline
April 15, 2026 Clubs submit application - online fillable application (required)

May 1, 2026 Committee makes decisions and notifies clubs

May 15, 2026 BUSA disburses checks to clubs

September 15, 2026 Clubs spend and submit reports on use of grant funds
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