Red Coats' Community Grant Application

Before applying, please review the requirements below to ensure program eligibility.

Eligible organizations include the following:

Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Government entities (law enforcement or fire departments) with a funding request to serve the public
Educational institutions (K-12 public, private, charter schools, and colleges and universities)

To be considered for funding, an organization must:

Operate and serve citizens in at least one of the following Northeast Florida counties - Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and/or St. Johns
Practice and provide services without discrimination as protected by law
Have a non-profit, tax exempt classification under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Provide services in at least one of the following categories – Youth Services, Education, Character Development, Military Support and/or Health, Wellness, and Sport

To confirm eligibility, we will check:

Current solicitation status in Florida
Nonprofit status in Florida

In this application, you will be asked to provide:

An IRS Determination Letter (Click Here to see a sample; the tax exempt for will NOT be accepted)
A 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 990
A 2025 or 2026 W9
A budget summary for the grant request

Funds will NOT be granted for:

Individuals
Private foundations
Organizations that are grant-making bodies
Travel and conference expenses
Sponsorships, events or projects for which staff receive tangible benefits and privileges
Political Action Committees, political causes or candidates
Debt reduction
Gifts, honorarium, gratuities

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Grants up to $25,000 will be awarded through this program and will be paid by Sept. 30, 2026.
You will not be able to save progress and return to this application, so please be prepared to complete it in it's entirety.
We do not provide feedback on the status of applications during the review process. Feedback is not provided to applicants who are not selected for funding.
Please submit only one application/request for your organization. Multiple applications for the same nonprofit will not be accepted.
Please upload all required documents; failure to do so may result in the application being ineligible.
Organizations selected for funding will be asked to provide periodic updates on the progress and outcomes of their funded programs.
The PGA TOUR no longer issues paper checks. If your organization can accept electronic payments (ACH transfer/direct deposit), please proceed with the application.

Submitter Information

Name

Phone Number

How did you hear about the grant program?

Organization Information

Organization Name (Please provide name as it is listed with the IRS)

Doing Business As (If applicable)

EIN

Local chapter EIN (If applicable)

Organization Mailing Address

Organization City

Organization State

Organization ZIP Code

Executive Director/CEO Name

Executive Director/CEO Email Address

Organization Website

Organization Overview

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Organization's Fiscal Year End

Prior Year's Total Revenue (If applicable, please only share the revenue for the local chapter)

Primary Source of Funding

Has Your Organization Received a Red Coats’ Community Grant in the Past Three Years?

If Yes, Please Share the Year and Amount for Each

Has Your Organization Received Other Grants or Event Sponsorships from THE PLAYERS Championship within the Past Three Years?

If Yes, Please Share the Year, Amount, and Purpose (Grant, Sponsorship) for Each

Please check the following boxes to confirm. All boxes must be checked to submit the application.

ACH Payments

Organization can accept ACH payments

Good Standing

Organization is in good standing with the State of Florida

Registered to Solicit

Organization is registered to solicit within the State of Florida

Request Details

Total Amount Requested

Please check the box of the category that best fits your request.

Youth Services

Education

Character Development

Military Support

Health, Wellness, and Sport

Describe the Overall Local Impact of the Program/Service

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Describe How the Program/Service will be Measured

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Please Share Any Partners and/or Collaborators on the Program/Service

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Has the Organization Experienced a Budget Deficit or Variance

If Yes, please explain:

If a Grant is Awarded, How will the Organization Promote the Award

Required Documents

Please Upload:

IRS Determination Letter (Click Here to see a sample IRS Determination letter; the tax exempt form will not be accepted)
2024,2025, or 2026 990
2025 or 2026 W9
Project Budget

To upload a file, Choose File, wait for file name to appear in line below, then select Upload File. The file name should then appear in the Uploaded Files list below; please repeat until all required documents are uploaded.

Upload Documentation

Uploaded Files:

Submitter Signature

I hereby certify that the aforementioned and enclosed information is complete and accurate and that the organization is in full compliance with all applicable laws, statues, ordinances, rules and regulations of any applicable governmental authority, including laws prohibiting support of terrorism.

Submitter Signature

Date

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Status:

Date of Decision: