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Overview

USTA Florida Foundation Community Tennis Grants

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:
    1. Visit www.USTAFloridaFoundation.com
    2. Review grant program details, sample applications, and resources
    3. Prepare your grant proposal using provided templates
    4. Submit through the online grant management system
    5. 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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sportsdisabledk-12-schoolscommunity-centerseducation

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