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USTA Micro-Grants

Thanks to local providers like you, tennis participation across the United States has recorded five consecutive years of growth, reaching a record 27.3 million players in 2025. With rising interest and demand for our sport, it is essential to sustain local tennis initiatives to promote healthier people and communities nationwide.

 

The USTA has pledged $1 million in local USTA Micro-Grants again for 2026 to foster the growth of tennis via local programs. Whether you're seeking funds to start up a new Community Tennis Association (CTA), run a local Red Ball Tennis, build a team of tennis ambassadors, or provide equipment to under-resourced areas, USTA Micro-Grants can help!  

USTA Micro-Grant Application Standards

 

Grant applications will be considered that align with the core standards below.  

  • Grants are to be used to support the grassroots growth of tennis via local providers. 

  • Applicants must be a USTA Organizational Member. Applicants may apply to become a USTA Organizational Member at no charge. 

  • Grants are not intended to be used for private ventures or for individual player expenses.

  • The minimum per grant application is $2,500, and the maximum is $10,000. 

  • Applicants must include quantifiable goals and the ability to measure impact.  

  • Requests for facility support should be directed to the USTA Tennis Venue Services program. 

 

Note: USTA Micro-Grants funding may not be used for existing operational expense

 

Application will be live March 2, 2026.  Please check back then.

USTA Micro-Grant Application Standards

 

Grant applications will be considered that align with the core standards below.  

 

  • Grants are to be used to support the grassroots growth of tennis via local providers. 

  • Applicants must be a USTA Organizational Member. Applicants may apply to become a USTA Organizational Membership at no charge.

  • Grants are not intended to be used for private ventures or for individual player expenses.

  • The minimum per grant application is $2,500, and the maximum is $10,000. 

  • Applicants must include quantifiable goals and the ability to measure impact.  

  • Requests for facility support should be directed to the USTA Tennis Venue Services program.

  • Note: USTA Micro-Grants funding may not be used for existing operational expenses.

FAQs

Yes. USTA Organizational Members may submit only one application per year. 

Yes. The minimum amount per application that can be applied for is $2,500 and the maximum amount that can be applied for is $10,000 per application. All funding requested via the grant application must be directly tied to specific expenses, with the actual amount awarded to be solely determined by the USTA Section or its designated USTA District.  

No.  Applications for scholarships to support individual expenses such as travel, meals, equipment, or lessons for individuals are not eligible for funding. 

Yes. Organizations may apply for a USTA Micro-Grant even if they have received a grant for a different purpose from the USTA, USTA Section, USTA District, or USTA Foundation. Should an organization already receive funding from the USTA, the USTA Section or District will consider the amount already provided by the USTA. 

No. Grants must be used within one year.

No. Consistent with the USTA’s mission, grant funding must only be for tennis programs and initiatives. If a provider or facility is involved in both sports, grant funding may only be applied to the tennis-specific portion of the operation, as solely determined by the USTA Section or its designated District. 

Yes. Organizations may apply for a USTA Micro-Grant if they received a USTA Micro-Grant in a previous year.