Grants
Teaching Grants for Youth Programs
To encourage Go players to teach kids the AGF offers teaching grants for both new and existing programs. We will also fund classes in institutional settings.
For new programs, we will offer $50 for a weekly class for four weeks, regardless of number of students. This is an incentive for launching a program. After the first four sessions, the rates are adjusted. For more information Click Here.
$200 per program in matching funds is also available for equipment and books for a student library, save originals of all receipts. The AGF has a large quantity of books on Go available for free to our programs. Most are at a higher level, contact us for details.
Matching funds are available for the purchase of a demonstration board.
Direct funds are available for small tournament prizes up to $50/year.
To apply for matching funds fill out the Project Application Form. To apply for Teaching Grants fill out the Teaching Application. Teachers who receive grants should submit a year end report to the AGF detailing number of students, level of play, and a short narrative of the highlights of the year/semester.
College, and other adult programs may apply for matching grants for books, or equipment. We do not offer teaching grants for these programs.
Teachers will receive 1099 forms, as required by Federal law, for any payments totaling over $600 in a calendar year.
Visiting Professional Grants
The AGF encourages established Go programs to take advantage of the professional Go players residing here in America, both those certified by the AGA and by foreign organizations. We will pay 50% of the cost, up to $1,500 per program, for locations that bring a Pro out to teach. Travel, lodging, and professional fees are all eligible for reimbursement. Each location may request funding up to the $1,500 limit. AGF programs and AGA Chapters are both eligible for this grant. Requests will be considered on a first come first serve basis up to a cap of $15,000 for the year. To view a list of professionals living in the US, visit the AGA Professionals page. To apply for matching, email us at mail@agfgo.org