Red Coats’ Community Grants
We are proud to announce the 2026 recipients:
Thank you for your interest in the Red Coats’ Community Grants Program. The 2027 cycle will start next spring. If you have questions, please contact Marjie Dennis, Community Relations Manager, at MarjorieDennis@pgatourhq.com.
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 and 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
- Be in good standing within the State of Florida
- Be allowed to solicit donations in the State of Florida
- Provide services in at least one of the following categories – Youth Services, Education, Character Development, Military Support and/or Health, Wellness, and Sport
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
About The Players Championship Red Coats:
The Red Coats are a group of past tournament chairpersons who serve as volunteer leaders for THE PLAYERS Championship. Additionally, they host an annual grant program to fund projects and programs for nonprofit organizations throughout Northeast Florida.
The Players Championship Equipment Grant
The Players Championship is committed to supporting athletes across Northeast Florida in their golf journeys. Our championship strives to increase equity, improve participation, and grow competitive play in the game of golf regardless of socioeconomic status. To better understand equipment needs and barriers of access to the sport, The Players offers an equipment grant program open to all Northeast Florida nonprofit organizations with 501(c)3 tax-exempt status.
Equipment is not to be resold and all equipment must be used exclusively for the program outlined in your application.