Berks County Tennis Fund Grant

Berks County Tennis Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Last Updated: December 09, 2025

Summary

The Berks County Tennis Fund Grant aims to promote the sport of tennis in Berks County by supporting community programs that enhance accessibility and participation. These initiatives will focus on providing equipment and lessons to disadvantaged youth, fostering self-esteem in individuals with disabilities, and encouraging fitness and leadership through tennis. The goal is to improve the quality of life for all residents while cultivating skills such as patience and discipline through this lifelong sport.

Overview

The Berks County Tennis Fund was created to develop the game of tennis in Berks County through programs that may include: Creating community tennis programs in areas of the county not previously exposed to the sport; providing equipment and lessons to disadvantaged youth.Fostering self-esteem in people with disabilities.Running after-school or summer programs that promote fitness, health, citizenship, and leadership.Mentoring programs that provide the means and opportunity for minority youth to participate in tournaments and higher levels of play. The intent of the fund is to enhance the quality of life for children and adults of Berks County through the sport of tennis. Programs should promote and teach tennis as a lifelong leisure activity, a competitive sport, and a vehicle to develop skills in patience, self-discipline, and critical thinking. After the application deadline, an advisory committee made up of local community members will review the applications and recommend the programs that will receive the grants.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.