Grant Program

The Mission: The Grant Program is to provide funds for 100% Bowls USA clubs(clubs whose membership all belong to Bowls USA) to promote club development and to assist recruiting and retaining members. Grant funds may be used for projects that are intended to attract new members or to improve the playing experience of the club.
Committee
Janine Maddock (Berkeley)
Debbie Tupper (Portland)
Anna Witt (Milwaukee)

Guidelines

  • All 100% clubs within a division are eligible and encouraged to apply for grants up to a maximum of $1,000
  • Grants may be used for projects to improve the bowls playing experience. Examples include purchase/repair of greens equipment, clubhouse enhancements, and game equipment such as mats, bowls, jacks, gatherers, and score frames. 
  • Grants may be used for projects that are intended to attract new members or retain members. Examples include marketing, signage, brochures, Open House events, youth programs, adaptive equipment, lessons, training/coaching programs. 
  • Grant money will NOT be provided for food or beverages
  • Grant money will NOT be provided for recurring operating expenses
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
  • Grant awards may be denied, partially, or fully funded.
  • Funds must be spent during this cycle.
  • Project report must be submitted. Non-receipt of the report may put the club in jeopardy for receiving grants in the future. 
Download Grant Application Form
Apply online (required) 
Grant Program Report
Grant reports must be received by September 15, 2025.
This report must be received before future grant requests will be considered. 
2024 Grant Report in Word
2024 Grant Report as PDF
2024 BUSA Grant Report Online Form

Membership Incentive Programs for All Clubs

The Mission of the Membership Incentive Program is to reimburse clubs that show an increase in Bowls USA Membership as of December 31 compared to the total Bowls USA Members  it had the previous year as of December 31.

Individual clubs will receive $10 for each net increased members. The Goal of the program is to reward clubs for supporting the national organization by growing its' membership.

Guidelines

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  • All clubs within the US are eligible for the program.
  • Membership numbers are based on year end data in the Bowls USA treasurer's possession on December 31 of each year.
  • Incentives are paid to individual clubs at a rate of $10 PER each net increased member.
  • Please note that this $10 PER additional Members will only be paid on the difference at the end of each year.  (So if a club gets 50 new members, but loses 51, they do not qualify for the reward.)
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Photo courtesy of Frick Park LBC