Funding Amount

$2,500 - $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

USTA Micro-Grant Program

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-PF, 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-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sportsyouth-programsgrassroots

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