To make the application process easy, we recommend reviewing our Sample Grant Applications, Budget Templates, and FAQs* before applying.
Apply for Grants
How to Apply
Getting Started: What to do before you apply
- 1 Prepare beforehand by reading over grants.
- 2 Read and Review our Grants FAQs.
- 3 Review a sample grant application before applying.
- 4 Choose an available grant below and contact us with any additional questions before applying.
Choose an Available Grant
Equipment Grants
Tennis program providers may apply for Equipment Grants for their youth tennis, Masters Tennis, and adaptive and wheelchair programs.
Equipment Grant applications are open for submission from February 1 – April 30, 2021 and then available again from August 1 – October 31, 2021.
Program Support Grants
Charitable nonprofit organizations or government agencies may apply for our Program Support Grants.
Program Support Grant applications are open for submission from February 1 – April 30, 2021 and then available again from August 1 – October 31, 2021.
Wheelchair Grants
Charitable nonprofit organizations or government agencies may apply for our Wheelchair Grants.
Wheelchair Grant applications are open for submission from February 1 – April 30, 2021 and then available again from August 1 – October 31, 2021.
Additional Funding Opportunities
USTA Grant Funding Opportunities
The USTA offers a variety of grants and scholarships to help grow the game of tennis in many ways. A complete listing with details is posted here. For additional information, please email grants@usta.com for further information and questions.
Available Assistance Through USTA:
- Diversity Grants
- USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants
All questions specific to diversity grants or adaptive and wheelchair tennis programs and should be directed to Ronald Lyons.
USTA Foundation Grant Opportunities
In addition, USTA Foundation awards college scholarships and player incentive awards to deserving youngsters who have participated in United States Tennis Association (USTA) and/or other organized youth tennis programs.
For more information on USTA Foundation grant and scholarship opportunities please visit their website at www.ustafoundation.com or email the staff at foundation@usta.com.
Available Assistance Through USTA:
- Foundation and NJTL Grants
Questions specific to NJTL grants, after-school programs or Net Generation should be directed to Magali Holt.
USTA Facility Services Program
The USTA Facility Services Program can offer you and your community assistance with business, development, technical, advocacy and financial resources. In addition, communities are appointed project consultants from the USTA National staff, who deliver personalized support and service to help take your project from dream to reality.
A complete listing with details is posted here. To fully understand the process by which communities receive assistance from the USTA and what is expected from communities, please review the Guide to USTA’s Tennis Venue + Design Group.