Diversity Tennis Organization Grant

Grant requests based, in part, on the Association/Organization’s potential and commitment to affect growth and development of local multicultural tennis programs. Grant funds are for start-up or organizations that are building. The reach is smaller and does not have as many programs as the larger and better established organizations.

Due June 30.

Mid-Atlantic Tennis and Education Foundation (MATEF) Organizational Grant

Grants to non-profit entities that offer tennis programming as a central component to educational enrichment or remediation for at-risk youth.

For more information, click on the link:

http://dps.usta.com/usta_master/midatlantic/doc/content/doc_44_761.doc?7/2/2008%201:06:31%20PM

Individual Grants

Diversity Junior Tournament Player Grant

Grants to developing junior tournament players.

Due June 30.

  For more information, click on this link:

http://dps.usta.com/usta_master/midatlantic/doc/content/doc_44_952.pdf

Diversity Art & Essay contest

Mid-Atlantic Tennis and Education Foundation (MATEF) Individual High Performance Grants

Grants to junior tournament players in need the opportunity to apply for financial assistance to further their ability to pursue their tennis dreams.

For more information, click on the link:

http://dps.usta.com/usta_master/midatlantic/doc/content/doc_44_760.doc?7/2/2008%201:04:08%20PM

Mid-Atlantic Tennis and Education Foundation (MATEF) Tennis Camp Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to youth from low income backgrounds to participate in a camp experience including tennis and education.

For more information, click on the link:

http://www.midatlantic.usta.com/foundations/custom.sps?iType=1534&icustompageid=19415

National Grants

To preview a list and explanation of all national grants,  click on the link:

http://www.usta.com/?sc_itemid=%7bC3323E2C-6F91-43EA-809B-646ADE64C212%7d&sc_mode=preview&sc_lang=en#MEPG

Program and Organization Grants

Recreational Tennis Grant

Available to USTA Community Tennis Associations, USTA NJTL Chapters and Programs, Parks and Recreation Agencies, School/School Districts, Military Base organizations, and non-profit community-based organizations. Two types; Program/Project Support & Community Partnership Investment. Due May 15.

For more information, click on the link:

https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_527/Default.asp?CT=CT&SA=SNA&FID=35058

Multicultural Excellence Program Grant

Provide funding to competitive junior development programs that are training youngsters aspiring to achieve national and/or international rankings.

Applications available Nov. 1

Public Facility Assistance

Grants for assistance with the maintenance or construction of tennis courts and/or facilities. Public Facility Funding Grant applications will be offered and reviewed on an ongoing monthly basis from March 1– Oct. 1 or until funds are depleted.

All 2009 applications expire Dec. 1, 2009.

For more information, click on the link:

http://www.usta.com/USTA/Global/Get_Involved/Technical/Information/Tennis_Facility_Inquiry_Form.aspx

Pro Circuit Community Involvement Day Grant

The grant is applicable to funding various activities during a USTA Pro Circuit tournament, for example, Kid's Day or Wheelchair Tennis Exhibition.

Applications available April and October.

NJTL Regional Rally Grants

Grants and equipment to selected National Junior Tennis Leagues (NJYLs) hosting a tennis carnival for NJTL participants and other NJTLs in their region.

Applications due April 8.

For more information, click on the link:

https://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/3374g3b61f

NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest

Answer the question: "Why is Arthur Ashe a Legend?" in 300 words or less. Education and public relations opportunity is a great way to show community leaders that NJTL is more than just tennis.

Entries must be received by the NJTL chapter/program no later than 5 p.m. ET June 26.

For more information, click on the link:

http://www.usta.com/USTA/Global/Get_Involved/NJTL/Information/Arthur_Ashe_Essay_and_Art_Contest.aspx

NJTL Tennis and Leadership Camp Scholarship

The Camp is an all-expense paid week for 40 NJTL participants with these requirements: age 12-14, NTRP between 2.5-3.5, meet financial need, have good grades, etc. Denver, CO, July 21 -27.

Application due Friday, May 29.

For more information, click on the link: http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/3374g3b47a

USTA Serves "Aces for Kids" Grants

Grants to not-for-profit organizations that support efforts in tennis and education to help disadvantaged, at-risk youth and people with disabilities. Consideration is given to NJTL programs and those following the “Aces for Kids” model.

Applications due March 15 and October 15.

For more information, click on the link:

http://www.usta.com/USTA/Global/Active/News/Community%20Tennis/Community%20News/52321_USTA_Tennis__Education_Foundation_Grant_Guidelines.aspx

Individual Grants

Multicultural Individual Player Grant for National Competition & Training

Provide funding to competitive junior players aspiring to achieve national and/or international rankings.

Application available Nov. 1

Okechi Womeodu Scholar Athlete Diversity Grant

Honor the memory, life, and achievements of Okechi Womeodu, who otherwise would have had a very promising future, on and off the court. Reward players who work to excel as much in the classroom as in sports. Must be training and competing in tournaments year-round. Have a history of strong national tournaments results and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Application available Nov. 1

Althea Gibson Leadership Award

Honor the memory, life, and achievements of Althea Gibson, who paved the way for millions who followed.  Reward players who work to excel in leading others on and off the court. Must be training and competing in tournaments year-round.

Application available Nov. 1

CTA & NJTL Community Tennis Development Workshop Scholarship

Available to all USTA registered CTA and NJTL Chapter/Program Leaders who have demonstrated continued excellence in community development and/or youth programming.

Applications available in October

USTA Jr. Team Tennis Stipends

Area Coordinators are eligible for stipends to start new leagues or expand existing ones.

USTA Serves Player Incentive Award

Its purpose is to encourage the development of USTA youth tennis program participants with great potential and a commitment to academic excellence.

Applications due early February.

For more information, click on the link:

http://www.usta.com/USTA/Global/Active/News/Community%20Tennis/Community%20News/~/media/385E6564934F4BA595EF41899DE2D0BC.ashx

USTA Serves Player Incentive Scholarships

Applications are due early February.

Click on the link for the following scholarship applications:

http://www.usta.com/USTA/Global/About_Us/USTA_Serves/Information/~/media/06AB34F43D7F4A59B985ECEEE5EAA92C.ashx

Dwight F. Davis Memorial Scholarship

Awards college educational scholarships annually to one high school senior who has excelled academically, participated extensively in USTA youth tennis programs, and who is entering a four-year college or university program to support the individual pursuit of excellence in academics and tennis.

Dwight Mosley Scholarship

Available to high school seniors of ethnically diverse heritage who have excelled academically, participated extensively in USTA youth tennis programs, and who are entering a four-year college or university program. Applicants must demonstrate sportsmanship on and off the court.

Eve Kraft Scholarship

This one-time only scholarship is being offered to two high school seniors, one male and one female, who have excelled both academically and in the sport of tennis and who reside in an economically disadvantaged community.

USTA Serves College Education Scholarship

USTA Serves awards college educational scholarships annually to high school seniors who have excelled academically and participated extensively in USTA youth tennis programs. The scholarship is payable up to four years at $1,500 per year. If a recipient of a college education scholarship is enrolling in a two-year community college program, the recipient must prepare a written request for the scholarship to continue should the student transfer to a four-year college or university.

USTA Serves Foundation College Textbook Scholarship

For high school graduates who have excelled academically, participated extensively in USTA youth tennis programs, and have demonstrated financial need.

Marian Wood Baird Scholarship

For high school seniors who have excelled academically, demonstrated achievements in leadership, participated extensively in an organized community tennis program and entering a four-year college/university program.

High Performance Coaching Education Program (HPCE)

Provide funding to cover expenses associated with attending HPCE for participants.

High Performance Continuing Education Program (HPCE)

Provide funding to cover expenses associated with attending HPCE for participants.