Read below the exciting news about the new
Forever Fund.
Bowls Development Fund (BDF)
is a fundraising organization in support of lawn bowls in the U.S.
BDF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and
registered as USLBA Memorial Fund, Inc.
Donations are tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. tax law.
​​​​Your gift drives the growth of these impactful programs and events.
OUR SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS
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Coaching and instruction for club bowlers.
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Support for youth programs as developed by their communities.
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Opportunities to give, including memorial gifts and commemorations.
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Travel awards to 48 players who qualify for the Championships in their respective divisions.
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Travel assistance* for Team USA, enabling them to compete and remain competitive against top bowlers from around the world. [* at select World Bowls events]
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Join us in championing and growing this sport we love. We appreciate your contributions to these projects and events.
U.S. representatives compete in 2025 World Junior Indoor Championships:
We wish CeCe Le Mesurier (San Jose, CA) and Angel Gomez (Coronado, CA) the best of luck in this prestigious event in Northern Ireland. They are competing against competitors from 18 countries, Dec 1-4.
Go CeCe! Go Angel! Go USA!
The Bowls Development Fund is proud to sponsor CeCe and Angel, awarding $600 each to support them in their athletic endeavors.
You can help make a difference, too. By contributing to the BDF, you directly support our junior athletes, Team USA, and players competing at the National Championships.
Your donation—of any amount—makes an impact and is sincerely appreciated. Click here.
Left/Top: BDF pop-up tent used for live streaming at US Open, Nov, 2025 in Sun City Arizona.
Above: Lawn bowlers from 9 nations represented at US Open.
Why Support Team USA?
U.S. top bowlers compete on the world stage—but unlike athletes in many countries, they receive no government funding. Most pay their own way.
In 2025, Team USA will travel to Canada, Cyprus, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The Bowls Development Fund provides each player with a $600 stipend—helpful, but far short of actual costs.
The BDF Forever Fund ensures lasting travel support for our athletes. With your tax-deductible gift, you can help level the playing field and keep Team USA competing at the highest level.
👉 Donate today and stand with Team USA.
Team USA support makes a difference
​"Thank you so much! I’m truly grateful for the support of the national Bowls Development Fund—it means a lot and helps ease the costs of traveling to an international event.”
- Joanne Hedgespeth,
Southwest Division​​
Support Lawn Bowls
BDF collaborates with Bowls USA that governs the sport of lawn bowls in the U.S. BUSA is a Member National Authority of World Bowls, the international organizing body.
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BDF's fundraising is largely in support of Bowls USA's programs and events.
Become a monthly donor
Nick Schneider, monthly donor
"I support lawn bowls with a monthly donation. It’s easy to do and a rewarding way to give back to our sport. I encourage you to join me in making a contribution. Click the link to help out."
- Nick Schneider, Milwaukee LBA