The number of grants available has increased as part of the commitment to provide affordable access to junior golfers.

Golf Canada is pleased to announce that the Canadian Junior Financial Assistance Program will increase the number of grants available for the 2024 season. The expansion of the program will reduce the financial burden of attending championships across Canada for more large number of eligible players and their families.

Launched in 2022, the Canadian Junior Financial Assistance Program supports junior golfers and their families with need-based financial assistance to help offset expenses associated with travel and participation in national golf championships and championships NextGen. The program is funded by Golf Canada in partnership with the Canadian Seniors Golf Association and the Gary Cowan Heritage Fund.

The amount of funds and number of grants available for the Canadian Junior Financial Assistance Program have increased in two years – growth that reflects a broader commitment to providing more affordable access to competition for junior golfers.

“We are pleased to announce that the Canadian Junior Financial Assistance Program has increased for 2024, allowing us to welcome more junior golfers and reduce their costs,” said Kevin Blue, Sporting Director of Golf Canada . “We would like to thank our generous donors who care about the affordability of junior golf for their continued support of this program.”

The full breakdown of the maximum number of grants that will be awarded as well as the criteria by which eligible participants can apply for financial assistance can be viewed at golfcanada.ca/financial-assistance-program/.

The Canadian Youth Financial Assistance Program will be available to eligible participants and their families for the following competitions:

• The six NextGen championships
• Canadian Junior Women’s Championship, presented by BDO
• Canadian Junior Men’s Championship, presented by BDO
• Canadian U15 Championship, presented by BDO

Applications will be examined and accepted thirty (30) days before the relevant championship. An approval letter will be sent to the participant who submitted a successful application outlining next steps before the start of the championship. Accepted applicants must participate in their respective championships to receive approved funds through the Canadian Junior Financial Assistance Program.