Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis during the below grant cycle:
February 1 – April 30, 2021 and August 1 – October 31, 2021
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
- 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
Additional Information
Exclusions: Funds will generally NOT be granted for the following:
- Individuals
- Transportation
- Scholarships
- Salaries for administrative staff
- Capital projects
Maximum Grant Award: $10,000.
Application Procedures
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