Michigan Turfgrass Foundation

The MTF is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to support turfgrass research, teaching and outreach through grants and scholarships at Michigan State University (MSU). MTF research and support grants total about $150,000 annually and approximately $10,000 in scholarships is provided to students. The MTF is supported through donations by a variety of turfgrass organizations in the state including: Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Association; Mid-Michigan Turf Association; Michigan Irrigation Association; Michigan Sod Growers Association; Michigan Sports Turf Managers Association; Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association; Western Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association; and the West Michigan Turf Association. We also receive significant donations from the Golf Association of Michigan and its member clubs. The turfgrass industry in Michigan further supports the research program at the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center, a 60 acre facility on the campus of MSU, by supplying almost $500,000 in equipment and materials annually to help operate this world class facility.