Grant Program for 100% Bowls USA Clubs

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.

The Grant Committee may award up to $20,000 in Grants for 2021.
NOTE:  For this year of 2021, the Board has allocated an additional $10,000 from the reserve funds to further assist Clubs in need due to the pandemic.

Guidelines:
  • All 100% clubs within a division are eligible and encouraged to apply for grants.
  •  Grant Application Deadline is June 30, 2021.
  •  All requests must have current financial statements including all savings and investment statements. (Rainy Day Funds).
  •  The three (3) member Grant Committee shall review all grant applications for merit.
  •  Grants may be fully or partially funded based on a review of the proposed project costs.
  •  Grants may be fully or partially funded based on the total number of grant requests.
  •  Grants may be used for projects that are intended to attract new members such as advertising, signage, Open Houses, youth programs, pamphlets and flyers, etc.
  •  Grants may be used for projects to improve the playing experience of the club such as greens improvements, equipment repairs, club house repairs, or rink equipment such as mats, bowls gatherers, score frames, along with Covid-19 related expenses.
  •  Grant money will not be provided for food or refreshments.
  •  Grant recipients must submit a follow-up report on the success of the project to the Grant Committee by December 15, 2021.  Non-receipt of a follow-up report may put the club in jeopardy of receiving further grants.
Questions?
Send an email to Rick Fitzgerald at rfitz1953@hotmail.com with your questions about this program and the application process.  Include a telephone number and times to call if you would prefer a phone call.
​Committee
Steve Talkington
Ginger Harris
Rick Fitzgerald