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GRANTS

The foundation supports four different grant programs.

With the exception of the Junior Camp Scholarship, the deadline is rolling. All applications are submitted online, and decisions are made within 30 days after the application is fully submitted. 

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CLICK HERE FOR RECENT GRANT RECIPIENTS

 

Junior Player Assistance Grant

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The foundation provides awards of $500 each to junior players to encourage athletes who compete in the USTA tournament structure.

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CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:

  • Family income must be $99,000 or less for a family of four (or equivalent for larger families)

  • Good Sportsmanship

  • Participate in Tennessee and Southern team events and in Tennessee Qualifer events

  • 100 percent commitment to the junior competitive tournament structure

  • Participate in publicity and recognition

  • Open to athletes in the 18, 16, 14, and 12 and Under age divisions

  • Southern Ranking of Top 500

  • Acceptable expenses include fuel, hotel meals and tournament entry fees

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The grant information sheet and application are short, simple and can be completed online http://form.jotform.us/form/51502849348157

Happy Tennis Player
Boy with Tennis Coach

 

Junior Camp Scholarships

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The foundation funds two Tennessee juniors to attend a weeklong residential tennis camp at Sewanee, to encourage participation in the USTA tournament structure. This is a great way for coaches and providers to encourage talented players (new and advanced) to pursue competitive tennis. The deadline to apply is May 1st.

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CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:

  • Family income must be $99,000 or less for a family of four (or equivalent for larger families)

  • Good Sportsmanship

  • Participate in Tennessee and Southern team events and in Tennessee Qualifer events

  • 100 percent commitment to the junior competitive tournament structure

  • Participate in publicity and recognition

  • Open to athletes in the 18, 16, 14, and 12 and Under age divisions

  • Southern Ranking of Top 500

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The grant information sheet and application are short, simple and can be completed online.  http://form.jotform.com/80284924022149

 

Programs, Events And Project Grants

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CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:

  • One-page proposal, one-page budget and two-page accountability report are required

  • Prefer submissions made by a CTA, school, school system, community center or nonprofit organization that leverages other funding sources

  • Prefer projects that introduce sport to new or underserved populations in Tennessee

  • Promotion of inclusion and diversity a key criterion

  • Enhances opportunities for Tennessee youth to pursue collegiate play career

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The grant information sheet and application are short, simple and can be completed online. http://form.jotform.us/form/51496432320147

Tennis Players Bumping Elbows
Tennis Practice

 

Public Facility Grants

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The foundation awards one-time grants of $1,000 to build new or upgrade existing public tennis courts and facilities in Tennessee, to address the shortage of public tennis courts and support the growth of tennis. The grants will serve as seed money for fundraising programs and act as a catalyst for communities. CTAs, public schools, school systems, colleges, universities, parks and recreation departments, and nonprofits are encouraged to apply. 

The grant information sheet and application are short, simple and can be completed online. https://form.jotform.com/80303813722145

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