USTA Florida Foundation Community Tennis Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Schools (K-12, higher education)
Other requirements
- Community tennis organizations
- Youth programs
- Adaptive/Special Needs programs
- YMCAs and similar community centers
Overview
Mission: Changing Lives through Tennis
Geographic Scope: Florida statewide
Funder: USTA Florida Section Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) public charity
Contact Information:
- Address: 12005 Performance Drive, Orlando, FL 32827
- Phone: (407) 982-2971
- Email: info@ustafloridafoundation.com
- Website: www.ustafloridafoundation.com
Funding Focus Areas
Grants support:
- Youth tennis programs for all ages
- Adaptive tennis programs for individuals with special needs and disabilities
- Community tennis programs in economically challenged areas
- Facility assistance including renovation, refurbishment, and building of quality public tennis facilities
- Equipment grants for youth tennis equipment, kids-sized racquets, foam balls, low-compression balls, and smaller courts
Historical Impact
- Since 2010: Over $1.3 million awarded to more than 120 organizations
- Over $280,000 in grants to schools
- Over $95,000 in grants to adaptive programs
- Over $40,000 to various YMCAs
Eligible Organizations
- Schools (K-12, higher education)
- Community tennis organizations
- Youth programs
- Adaptive/Special Needs programs
- YMCAs and similar community centers
- Parks and recreation programs
- Organizations serving economically challenged areas
Examples of Funded Projects
- Tennis camps at educational institutions
- Master's Tennis (adult short court tennis) programs
- Free tennis lesson programs
- Elementary PE class tennis units
- Beginner programs featuring 10 and Under Tennis
- Special Olympics tennis carnivals
- Adaptive tennis programs for autism and other disabilities
- School-based after-school enrichment programs
How to Apply
How to Apply
Application Resources Available:
- New grant management system with online submission
- Sample grants and templates
- Budget templates
- Equipment recommendations
- FAQs
- Program support information
General Process:
- Visit www.USTAFloridaFoundation.com
- Review grant program details, sample applications, and resources
- Prepare your grant proposal using provided templates
- Submit through the online grant management system
- Include budget information and equipment needs as applicable
Note: The website and resources are designed to make the application process easier for organizations without prior grant-writing experience.
What USTA Florida Section Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 28
- Total given
- $961K
- Median grant
- $9,299
- Range
- $5,100–$224K
- By dollars: Florida >99%, Arizona <1%. Top recipient cities: Tampa, FL; Orlando, FL; Saint Petersburg, FL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 57% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Apollo Beach Racquet and Fitness Club · Apollo Beach, FL
Hurricane relief funds
$224K
Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis Facility · Saint Petersburg, FL
Hurricane Relief Funds
$214K
HCC Tennis Complex · Tampa, FL
Hurricane Relief Funds
$168K
St Petersburg Tennis Center · Saint Petersburg, FL
Hurricane Relief Funds
$68K
Plant City Tennis Center · Plant City, FL
Hurricane Relief Funds
$57K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
- Disabled
- K-12 schools
- Community centers
- Education
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