Deadline: 30-Apr-24
The FairWays Foundation is pleased to announce its funding opportunity that directly fund local and global projects that demonstrate an aspiration to protect natural resources.
The FairWays Foundation supports conservation-based projects where the belief and commitment demonstrated offer a meaningful contribution to long term change. The very heart of the foundation lies in the green industry and they are committed to further supporting both industry partners and their local communities, they believe that the push for change must continue to come from the grass roots level, these are the voices which speak loudest to The FairWays Foundation.
Focus Areas
- Conservation – Globally golf courses occupy over one million acres of land, encouraging conservation of their natural resources helps to ensure a positive use of that land, with benefits that extend beyond the golf course.
- Stewardship – Responsible use of resources not only within their industry but also within the wider community protects the environment they live in for future generations.
- Education – They have a responsibility to protect the habitats they work and live in, education regarding conversation and sound stewardship in their industry is to be encouraged.
Funding Information
- The foundation funds projects between $1,000 and $25,000
Eligible Funding
- They Fund Work That:
- Offers commitment to reduce the facilities ecological footprint
- Increases the boundaries of standard husbandry
- Includes benefits to the local community
- Protects existing natural resources
- All successful applicants must:
- Show a clear strategy
- Identify goals/objectives which can be measured to evaluate success
Ineligible Funding
- Applications outside the three key focus areas
- Expansions of general operating expenses / capital improvements
- Event sponsorships including promotional items
- Political campaigns
- Research
- Individuals
Eligibility Criteria
- Anyone can apply. The application process is designed so that any individual can complete it but they do also get grant management companies applying on behalf of others. All are considered.
For more information, visit The FairWays Foundation.
