Funding Amount

$2,500 - $10,000

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Any USTA member organization
  • Local coaches and programs
  • Organizations seeking to expand participation and impact

Overview

Geographic Scope: Available nationally through USTA Sections and Districts; administered locally by USTA Section and/or District based upon local priorities

Background: Launched June 2025 as part of USTA's commitment to grassroots tennis. Part of a total $15 million in grant funding opportunities ($5 million micro-grant program over 5 years + $10 million facility grant program). Supports USTA's 35x35 vision to have 35 million people playing tennis in the United States by 2035.

Focus Areas:

  • New equipment purchases
  • Events and activations designed to promote the sport
  • Creation of Community Tennis Associations (CTAs) in underserved areas
  • Growth-related expenses for local tennis programs

Eligibility:

  • Any USTA member organization
  • Local coaches and programs
  • Organizations seeking to expand participation and impact

Key Features:

  • Streamlined and efficient application and approval process
  • Designed to be accessible to as many organizations as possible
  • Quick funding to local providers to grow programming faster

Contact Information:

  • Email: general@norcal.usta.com
  • Address: 1920 North Loop Road, Alameda, CA 94502-8018
  • Phone: 510-748-7373
  • Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Application went live on May 31, 2025
  • Organizations are encouraged to apply through the USTA application portal
  • Administered by the respective USTA Section and/or District based upon local priorities
  • Process is streamlined and efficient for quick funding distribution

Note: Specific application materials and detailed submission requirements are not provided in the available website content. Applicants should visit the USTA application portal for complete details.

What Usta Northern California actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$27K
Median grant
$6,750
Range
$5,500–$7,500
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Berkeley, CA; Fairfield, CA; San Francisco, CA.

Example grants

  • Berkeley Tennis Club Foundation · Berkeley, CA

    Pro circuit initiative

    $7,500

  • Fairfield Pro Tennis Championship · Fairfield, CA

    Pro circuit initiative

    $7,500

  • Youth Tennis Advantage · San Francisco, CA

    Diversity/equity/inclusion national junior tennis league grant

    $6,000

  • The Ascension Project · Redding, CA

    Pro circuit initiative

    $5,500

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth sports
  • Youth programs
  • Grassroots

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