The SAFE Foundation, STMA’s charity, is offering a $30,000 grant for research, generously funded by the North Carolina STMA. The research proposal must benefit the sports field management industry in the following area: Field maintenance or performance as it relates to the safety of the playing surface for athletes (study may be directed toward, but is not limited to, turfgrass health, uniformity, wear tolerance, hardness, athlete injuries, field temperatures, etc.). The deadline to apply is Nov. 29, with the awardee being notified by Jan. 4. For more information and to apply, click here.
