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USTA Initiative Grant Opportunity

Georgia Recreation and Park

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $2,000 or other amount

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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.

Overview

USTA Initiative Grant Opportunity

Funder: USTA Southern (United States Tennis Association)

Geographic Scope: Southern Region (includes Georgia)

Focus Areas: Tennis programming development and grassroots participation

Eligibility: Parks and Recreation Departments currently providing little to no tennis programming

Objectives:

  • Promote and develop the growth of tennis

  • Increase participation at the grassroots level

  • Engage new and returning players

  • Support safe and meaningful tennis play in public parks
  • Award Amounts:

  • $1,000 grant option

  • $2,000 grant option

  • "Other" custom amounts based on tennis program offered

  • All grants paid up-front
  • Review Process: All grants carefully reviewed by USTA Southern Parks Task Force

    Award Notification: Within 2-4 weeks of application receipt

    Allowable Uses: Equipment, instructor costs, and marketing

    Contact Information:

  • Georgia Recreation and Park Association

  • Phone: 770.760.1403

  • Address: 1285 Parker Road Southeast, Conyers, GA 30094

  • Website: grpa.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Submit grant application to USTA Southern Parks Task Force through GRPA
    • Application will be reviewed for eligibility and approved programs
    • Award decision and disbursement notification within 2-4 weeks of receipt
    • Contact GRPA for current application deadline and submission procedures

    What Georgia Recreation and Park actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    5
    Total given
    $59K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $10K–$15K
    • By dollars: Georgia 100%. Top recipient cities: Augusta, GA; Albany, GA; Doraville, GA.
    • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Augusta Parks & Recreation Dept · Augusta, GA

      Operational support

      $15K

    • Albany Parks & Recreation · Albany, GA

      Operational support

      $14K

    • Doraville Recreation Department · Doraville, GA

      Operational support

      $10K

    • East Point Parks & Recreation · East Point, GA

      Operational support

      $10K

    • Temple Recreation Dept · Temple, GA

      Operational support

      $10K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    recreationyouth-sports

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