DEWEY CRIM EQUIPMENT GRANT

 

The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation, in conjunction with the family of the late Dewey Crim, one of the first executives at U.S. Kids Golf, is pleased to offer the Dewey Crim Equipment Grant. This grant will provide golf equipment and learning resources to qualified U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coaches who fulfill the mission of serving kids and families through golf but may otherwise lack the resources to provide for their program's needs.

The Crim family will start the initial funding of the grant, along with a long-term commitment to help fund it for many years. “My dad was dedicated to the idea that the right clubs and the right coaching would make kids lifelong golfers,” explained Mark Crim, Dewey’s son. “He loved his family, golf, and seeing other families play golf together. I can’t think of a better way to honor that than to help get more kids playing. And there is no organization he admired more than U.S. Kids Golf. It’s a perfect way to impact families and the game.”

Grant amounts will vary based on funding and need, and applications will be submitted by coaches who have earned a U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 award or become Certified through the U.S. Kids Golf Coaches Institute.

“We’ve spent more than 20 years learning the best ways to introduce kids to the game,” said Dan Van Horn, President of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation. “Through our research at the U.S. Kids Coaches Institute, we’ve developed the most effective ways to make learning more fun and that delivers immediate results. Now, we can empower coaches to introduce kids to golf in the right way with the help of the Crim family and this grant. Dewey was a great friend, supporter, and mentor. We’re excited about this opportunity to honor his legacy.”

 

To Apply for the Dewey Crim Equipment Grant:

  • Only U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coaches or Top 50 Coaches who are listed in our ‘Find-A-Coach’ Directory and accounts are in good standing with U.S. Kids Golf are eligible to receive this equipment grant.

  • Learning Programs must be open to the general public and serve the public good.

  • Coaches are eligible to apply and/or receive grants once per year.

  • Applications could be subject to additional screening via phone or Zoom meeting.

  • U.S. Kids Golf Foundation will be the final administrator on grant recipients and how each grant is dispersed.

Dewey Crim was a passionate advocate for getting kids started in golf. (Photo courtesy The Crim Family)

 

To Donate to the Dewey Crim Equipment Grant:

Choose the Dewey Crim Grant designation on the dropdown.