Total household income includes both taxable and non-taxable income. The most common taxable examples include but are not limited to salary/wages, interest/dividend income, capital gain, etc. The most common non-taxable examples include but are not limited to child support received and social security benefits.  

The USNDP Grants Review Committee reviews the amount reported on line 9 of the submitted 2023 Federal Form, 1040, Federal U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. 

For all parents/guardians in the household, please submit the following:

All documents and forms filed as part of your 2023 Federal Income Tax Return, this includes but is not limited to:

• First two (2) pages of 2023 Federal Form, 1040, Federal U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
  • If line 8 on 2023 Federal Form, 1040, Federal U.S. Individual Income Tax Return has a value in the field, include:

    • All pages of 2023 Schedule 1 (Form 1040) Additional Income and Adjustments to Income  Form 

    • All pages of 2023 Schedule C (Form 1040) Profit and Loss From Business Form (if self employed)

    • All pages of 2023 Schedule E (Form 1040) Supplemental Income and Loss Form

• All 2023 W-2(s) that combine to equal the amount reported on line 1A of the Federal Form, 1040, Federal U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
• All 2023 1099 forms (if applicable)
• Last two (2) pay stubs received from employer. Pay stubs must be issued within the previous two (2) months of the application submission date
• If unemployed and received Unemployment Insurance Benefits, please submit copies of a confirmation letter/email from the Department of Labor of your state indicating PUA Unemployment Insurance Benefits
• Any other relavant tax forms or supporting documents 

Please submit a "Verification of Non-filing" letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

An IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter (VNF) provides proof that the IRS has no record of a filed tax form (1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ) for the requested year. Note that a VNF only confirms that you did not file taxes; it does not prove that you were not required to file.

If selected, to verify your ongoing eligibility, we may request a 'Verification of Non-filing' letter at various stages of the program.  

Non-tax filers can request an IRS Verification of Non-filing, free of charge, from the IRS using one of these three methods:

1. Online
2. By Mail
3. In Person: Schedule an appointment at your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center

Please submit one of the following documents, dated within the last 60 days, to verify your residency of U.S. address:

• Utility Bill (electric/gas/water/etc.)

• Bank Statement 

• Credit Card Statement

• Mortgage/Rental Agreement 

Please DO NOT include links to personal websites or videos with slow motion or music.

Share a link to a YouTube Channel, Google Folder, or Vimeo Folder containing videos less than 60 seconds in length or shots edited together (less than 2 minutes total) of the following:

Full Swing Video (1 video for all shots edited together)

• 2 Clubs  
  • Driver
  • 6-iron 
• 2 Angles
  • Down the target line 
  • Face on

Short Game Video (1 video for all shots edited together)

• 3 shots
  • Putt 
  • Chip
  • Bunker
• 1 Angle
  • Down the target line

How to upload a video on YouTube using Computer, Android, or iPhone & iPad

How to upload a video on Google Drive using Computer, Android, or iPhone & iPad

Please ensure that the reference listed in the application is also the person who writes the reference letter and that their letter is written specifically for the USNDP Grant opportunity. The USNDP Grant Committee is looking for recommendation letters from either the athlete’s coach, school counselor, teacher, instructor, tournament organizer, Allied Golf Association or PGA of America Section representative, who can attest to the athlete’s character, work ethic, sportsmanship, and golf ability. The letter should note the relationship and level of interaction with the athlete. Please make sure the athlete’s reference includes their contact information (email address and phone number) as part of their recommendation letter. The recommendation letter cannot be from the athlete’s parent or guardian or family member or family friend.  

A “Family Statement of Intent” is a statement written by the parent/guardian and/or the athlete.  The family statement of intent should outline:

• How the family intends to use grant dollars to further the development of their athlete
• Their motivation for applying for the grant
• Desire to be a part of the U.S. National Development Program
• Athlete’s golf aspirations immediately after the completion of high school

The USNDP Grant Application Committee requires these materials to make a thorough evaluation of each application. If any items are missing from your application, the committee will be unable to complete a thorough evaluation of your application in comparison to applicants who have provided all requested application material, and your application may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

Applications submitted within the secure application portal, the USNDP Grant Management Center, are reviewed based on the following steps:

1. Financial Needs Assessment 

2. Performance Assessment

3. Grant Committee Evaluation