Collegiate Community Hub Grant

The Collegiate Community Hub Grant, offered by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) in collaboration with the ITA, provides up to $10,000 to collegiate organizations operating a tennis facility as a new 'Collegiate Community Hub.' This initiative aims to enhance community engagement by offering accessible tennis instruction and playing opportunities for all ages. Eligible facilities must meet specific operational criteria and demonstrate their commitment to serving the local community.

About USTA
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the U.S.
Together with the ITA, the USTA is pleased to offer a one-time grant up to $10,000 awarded to your athletic department if you actively operate your tennis facility as a new “Collegiate Community Hub”. A new Collegiate Community Hub is a full service tennis facility that opened to the public within the last 12 months.
A Collegiate Community Hub is a full service tennis center that engages the student body, faculty, staff and local community by offering instruction and playing opportunities for all ages, levels, and abilities.

Eligibility

The Grantee must be a collegiate organization and in good standing with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.In order to qualify for this one-time grant the facility: must be a current member of the ITA; andmeet the following criteria as a new "Community Hub”.Applicant must run a tennis business by actively operating as tennis delivery providers (“Tennis Facility”) and provide access to the local community through a number of possible mechanisms such as membership, guest fees, clinics, etc. through the School’s Athletic Department or a separate corporate entity;
Applicant must have or appoint a director/manager/operator to run the Tennis Facility;
All teaching professionals must be either USPTA or PTR certified;
The Facility must be open to the public for a minimum of 10 hours per week;
Applicant must offer youth and/or adult private and group lessons on a weekly basis;
Facility will host a minimum of 2 community events during the calendar year, which can include tournaments, league play, or other special events; and
Applicant shall submit a business plan outlining programs, participation, and hours of operation. The business plan should identify, at a minimum, the way the Tennis Facility provides access (membership, guest fees, etc.), what it offers (e.g., tennis and other racquet sports), the current and proposed revenue streams and any community involvement.
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