What We Do
Using Disc Golf to Educate, Empower and Connect.
How We Help
Grants, Education, and Partnerships That Grow the Game
At the PDGA Foundation, we harness the power of disc golf to educate, empower, and connect communities worldwide. The Foundation provides direct grant support and educational programming—partnering with leading youth initiatives like EDGE and UPlay, backing scholastic growth, and funding international development through the Marco Polo program. By championing youth participation, environmental responsibility, global development, and diversity and outreach, the Foundation turns community passion into lasting global impact.
Programmatic Portfolio
Our Programs
Youth & Scholastic Education
Scholastic curriculum & youth accessibility
- Funding and scaling initiatives like EDGE, Uplay, and grants to support scholastic play.
- Addressing turnover challenges in schools and community recreation programs.
Global Outreach & Access
International infrastructure & emerging federations
- Supporting global partners, including the Paul McBeth Foundation, to bring disc golf infrastructure to underserved communities.
- Distributing direct funding through the Marco Polo grant program to support events in countries that are just entering the world of competitive disc golf!
Targeted Grantmaking
Environmental conservation & demographic equity
- Identifying and supporting opportunities to grow the sport through Diversity and Outreach and Environmental grantmaking.
- Prioritizing investment in long-term-focused projects to ensure sustainable growth.
PDGA Foundation in Action
While the PDGA Foundation is a new organization, the work that the Foundation encompasses has long been a key part of the PDGA.
Field clinic & youth disc distribution in action.
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
International Initiative // Marco Polo Program
Revitalizing Athletic Space in Addis Abeba
In Ethiopia, the Marco Polo international grant program supported the installation of a new, nine-hole disc golf course in the country’s capital, Addis Abeba! This course installation was a critical element of rebuilding the sport after COVID-19 and the country’s subsequent civil war, and will serve as a cornerstone for series, national, and continental championships in the region.
“While much progress has been made, there is still significant work to be done to grow disc golf and increase community participation. Moving forward, our primary focus will be on sustainability and forging partnerships with local and international organizations to support our mission. Through these initiatives, we have invested nearly $9,000 in revitalizing disc golf in Ethiopia.”
Yohannes Desalegn
PDGA Country Coordinator, Ethiopia