Founded in 2019 and currently in its fourth grant cycle, The FairWays Foundation has received a record number of applications and is now in the process of reviewing the 48 projects that qualified for grant committee consideration. Projects undergo a stringent review process throughout the summer, with board approvals taking place in September. All successful grantees will be announced in October.
In 2022, The FairWays Foundation completed its third grant cycle, bringing the total funding to $441,791 since its inception with 29 projects supported across the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. It is anticipated that total funding will surpass the $600,000 mark this year.
“We are extremely happy with this year’s grant applications,” The FairWays Foundation President Greg Lovell said. “The quality and variety of projects is amazing. We have a record number of applications from a record number of countries and access to a record dollar amount to award.”
The FairWays Foundation is a stand-alone 501c3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting conservation and stewardship within the turf industry and beyond. The foundation supports conservation-based projects both big and small by granting funds to successful applicants globally.
