Junior International Grand Slam Coaching Grant

Junior International Grand Slam Coaching Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: United States Tennis Association
Amount: US $1,250
Last Updated: August 09, 2025

Summary

The Junior International Grand Slam Coaching Grant, offered by USTA Player Development, provides financial assistance to personal coaches of young players competing in International Grand Slams. Coaches can receive $1,250 to help offset travel expenses for the Australian Open, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon. Eligibility requires full-time coaching status and attendance at these events. This initiative aims to support the growth of talented junior tennis players and enhance their opportunities for success on the international stage.

Overview

USTA Player Development invests a great deal of its resources into assisting the development of players. The Player Development staff awards grants to players it feels is deserving based on performance and/or potential. The Player Development staff encourages players to utilize all of the facilities and services that the USTA has to offer (including, but not limited to the following: working with our National Coaching Staff and utilizing the USTA Training Center USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, and the USTA Training Center-West in Carson, California). The goal of the USTA Player Development staff is to assist in the development in as many young and talented players as possible. Junior International Grand Slam Coaching Grant USTA Player Development is offering financial support to personal/private coaches who are developing our best young players to reach the highest level of international junior tennis. Coaches who travel with their player(s) to the International Grand Slams qualify for a grant of $1,250 for the Australian Open Junior Championships, Roland Garros Junior Championships, and Wimbledon Junior Championships. The purpose of this grant is to offset the travel expenses incurred by the coaches. In order to receive the grant, coaches must meet the criteria listed below: Must attend the Australian Open Junior Championships, Roland Garros Junior Championships, and Wimbledon Junior Championships to assist his/her playerMust make a living as a full-time tennis coachMust submit W-9 formMust submit the International Grand Slam Coaches Grant ApplicationMust submit a copy of his/her flight itineraryMust be Safe Play approved; please click here for more information. If you are not currently Safe Play approved, it can take up to two weeks to be approved.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Personal/private coaches who are developing our best young players to reach the highest level of international junior tennis.