Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)
The Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation is a registered charitable foundation established in 2018 with a $3 million endowment to support junior golf development in Manitoba. The foundation funds grassroots golf initiatives, high-performance programming, and provides grant funding to schools, community centres, and Golf Manitoba member clubs through its annual Junior Golf Program Grants. View Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)'s website for more information.
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About Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)
What is the mission of Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)?
To support junior golf development in Manitoba through grassroots golf initiatives and high-performance programming, providing grant funding to schools, community centres, and member clubs.
What type of organization is Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)?
Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF) is a Foundation.
When was Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF) founded?
Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF) was founded in 2018.
What is Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)'s official website?
Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)'s official website is https://www.golfmb.ca/alex-peggy-colonello-foundation/.
What else should I know about Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)?
Role of the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation in Manitoba's Golf Funding Ecosystem
Established in 2018 by Peggy Colonello at age 94, the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation represents an unprecedented commitment to junior golf development in Manitoba. With a $3 million endowment, the Foundation serves as a cornerstone funding source for golf programs targeting youth across the province.
Funding Programs and Grant Streams
The Foundation's primary funding mechanism is the Junior Golf Program Grants, which support the expansion of existing junior golf participation programs or the development of new programs aligned with Golf Canada's Long-Term Player Development Guide. Eligible applicants include local schools, community centres, and all Golf Manitoba member clubs.
Since 2019, the Foundation has supported various programs including Golf in Schools, Mobile Clinics initiatives, provincial junior team development, the University of Manitoba Bisons golf program, and the annual Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Application Process and Timeline
Applications for Junior Golf Program Grants are accepted annually, with the deadline typically set for June 15. Applicants must align their programs with the Active Start, FUNdamentals, and Learn to Golf stages of Golf Canada's developmental framework.
Legacy and Impact
The Foundation honors the legacy of both Peggy and Alex Colonello, whose contributions to golf in Manitoba span decades. Peggy served as president of the Manitoba Ladies' Golf Association (1974-1976) and the Canadian Ladies' Golf Association (1982-83), while Alex built Bayco Golf Inc., whose products remain on tee boxes worldwide.