GTF Afterschool Program Grant

The GTF Afterschool Program Grant offers schools and organizations a chance to promote tennis among children beyond standard physical education. This grant, funded by the Georgia Tennis Foundation, supports initiatives at schools or local parks, enhancing access to tennis. Eligible applicants include schools or tennis-affiliated organizations, with a focus on providing qualified coaching. Grants of up to $750 are available to cover equipment, marketing, and facility fees, ensuring programs last a minimum of six weeks.

The Georgia Tennis Foundation Afterschool Program Grant is an opportunity for schools or organizations aiming to foster a love for tennis among children beyond regular physical education classes. This grant aims to broaden access to tennis programming by offering support for initiatives conducted either at the school or a local parks and recreation facility. By introducing more children to the sport of tennis, this grant seeks to promote its benefits as a lifelong activity.
Potential grant recipients may include schools looking to enhance their extracurricular offerings, community organizations seeking to promote healthy lifestyles through sports, or parks and recreation departments aiming to expand their tennis programs. Overall, the Georgia Tennis Foundation Afterschool Program Grant presents an excellent opportunity for organizations to contribute to the development of youth tennis in their communities and to instill a passion for the sport among children.
Grant Amount:

• $750 maximum award

Eligibility

A school OR tennis affiliated organization may applyIn order to be eligible to receive funds: the individual or individuals who will be instructing or coaching must be Safe Play approved.Funds can be used for equipment, marketing materials, coaching stipend, or court/facility feesProgram will be a minimum of 6 weeks long