Wheelchair Grant applications are accepted and reviewed during the below grant cycles:
February 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023
August 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023
Wheelchair Grants
Grant Priorities
- Programs placing an emphasis on wheelchair offerings that attract new players
- Programs made available for under-resourced wheelchair athletes in economically challenged communities
- Youth wheelchair tennis programs
- Adaptive wheelchair tennis programs
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a charitable nonprofit organization as designated by the IRS or be a government entity (schools, parks & recreation sites)
- Must be a USTA Organizational Member in good standing. Please visit Membership.USTA.com
- Have a broad base of community support and meet a compelling need in the community
- Align with the Foundation’s priorities for the wheelchair grant
- If working with Youth, must be SafePlay approved. Please visit www.usta.com/en/home/safe-play.html to get approved today!
Additional Information
Funding Exclusions: Funds will NOT be granted for the following:
- Individuals
- Transportation
- Scholarships
- Salaries/wages for administrative staff
- Capital Projects
Maximum Grant Award: $10,000
Application Instructions
Each application MUST include the following information:
- Accurate and complete contact information
- Detailed and complete answers to all required questions in the narrative section that clearly outlines:
- A compelling need for the wheelchair program
- Complete wheelchair program information
- Specific goals and evaluation tools
- Collaborations and partnerships
- Matching funds and in-kind support
- Plan for sustainability for the future
The following required documentation to be uploaded at the time of grant application submission:
- IRS Letter of Determination
- Most recent IRS 990 Form
- Current list of Officers and Board of Directors
- Current organization operating budget
- Detailed and balanced wheelchair program budget