The GCSAA Disaster Relief Fund offers financial assistance to members who have experienced personal loss due to natural disasters. Whether impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, floods, or other qualifying events, eligible members may receive up to $2,000 to help cover emergency-related expenses.
GCSAA members who are affected may be eligible for financial assistance and resources from the fund. Please contact 800-472-7878 or email membership.help@gcsaa.org for help.
You may qualify for assistance if you are a GCSAA member and meet any of the following criteria:
You were forced to evacuate or relocate from your home due to a natural disaster.
You remained in your home but lost access to basic necessities (e.g., electricity, water), resulting in an unexpected financial burden.
An event qualifies if:
It is declared a state of emergency by local, state or federal authorities.
It occurs in the United States
Temporary relocation expenses (hotel, food, fuel, etc.)
Replacement of lost food due to power outages of up to $400
Up to $500 for equipment used in temporary repairs
Documentation of expenses, such as receipts, is required for reimbursement.
Donations made to the fund are an opportunity for those in the golf industry to directly assist their peers. The fund is administered through GCSAA's philanthropic organization, the GCSAA Foundation. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and gifts are tax-deductible. Be assured that 100 percent of your donation to the Disaster Relief Fund goes to impacted members.
Or, text Disaster to 785-693-2593 and follow the link in the response.
Get information on recovering from a natural disaster: