Celebrating 50 Years: THE PLAYERS Announces $50,000 Grants for Local Nonprofits

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida— In gratitude for 50 years of community support and to celebrate the success of THE PLAYERS Championship’s 50th anniversary this past March, THE PLAYERS is excited to announce an exciting update to THE PLAYERS Grant Program. This year, $50,000 grants will be offered as a special tribute to this significant milestone.

Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship, commented: “As THE PLAYERS looks back on five decades in Northeast Florida, it’s only right that we find a special way to give back to the community that has given so much to us. These grants are our way of honoring this milestone and demonstrating our ongoing commitment to supporting the organizations that make a real difference in our hometown.”

THE PLAYERS Grant Program is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that operate within Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties and align with THE PLAYERS' primary focus areas, including youth services, education, character development, health, wellness and sports and military support.

Applications for THE PLAYERS Grant Program will open on September 25 and close on October 31. For detailed information on how to apply, please visit the community section of our website. To stay updated on the latest community news and opportunities, we encourage you to subscribe to our community newsletter.