As a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to "promote and develop the growth of tennis," the USTA recognizes the importance of making financial investments in the infrastructure of tennis facilities to foster the sport’s continued growth. The financial component of the USTA Facility Assistance program is a rolling process – there are no deadlines. There are four categories of financial assistance:
| Funding Category |
Description |
USTA National Contribution |
|
Line Grants
|
Painting permanent 36' and 60' tennis lines on existing courts, paved areas, blacktops, playgrounds or gymnasiums and/or converting an existing 78' court to permanent 36' courts. |
Up to $4,000, must be matched dollar for dollar. |
|
Category I
|
For basic facility improvements, including fixed court amenities (i.e. backboards, fencing, windscreens, etc.) |
Up to $4,000, must be matched dollar for dollar. |
|
Category II
|
Resurfacing of existing courts. |
Up to 20% of total project cost ($35,000 maximum). |
|
Category III
|
New construction or existing facility reconstruction and expansion. |
Up to 20% of total project cost ($50,000 maximum). |
The USTA is dedicated to making financial investments in quality tennis facilities. Not all communities are eligible for financial assistance. We cannot retroactively reimburse people for work already completed on courts without our prior knowledge and guidance. To be considered for project funding, communities must:
• Be actively engaged with the USTA Facility Assistance program (complete USTA Facility Assistance Form, be working with USTA appointed project consultant, etc.). Any project completed prior to engaging the USTA is NOT eligible for funding.
• Meet specified industry standards for project as determined by the USTA Facility Assistance program’s technical team.
• Demonstrate financial need and matching (Category I) or 80% (Category II and III) of project funds.