Grants and Assistance
Diversity & Inclusion
January 19, 2018
Diversity & Inclusion grants offer financial support to:
- Athletes of ethnic or diverse backgrounds.
- High performance tennis programs that serve to develop players of ethnic or racially diverse backgrounds OR that serve low-income junior tennis players and enable them to use their tennis ability to secure a college education.
To apply, please click on the applicable grant application below and also fill out this W-9 form.
Competitive Travel Stipends for National Competition
Provide funding to a select group of competitive juniors from diverse ethnic backgrounds who aspire to improve their USTA national rankings and better position themselves for top tier Division I college scholarships. Funding will be based on participation in specific 2019 USTA national championship tournaments. Applicants must compete year-round and have a history of strong national tournament results.
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National Contact:
Esu Ma'at, Manager, Diversity
To apply for a Competitive Travel Stipend, click here
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. Click here for the grant application instructions.
Okechi Womeodu Scholar Athlete Grant
Honoring the memory, life and achievements of Okechi Womeodu, who otherwise would have had a very promising future, both on and off the court. Rewards players who work to excel as much in the classroom as in sports. Must be training and competing in tournaments year-round, have a history of strong national tournaments results and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
National Contacts:
Esu Ma'at, Manager, Diversity
Number of grants available: 1 grant (African-American male)
Althea Gibson Leadership Award
Honoring the memory, life and achievements of Althea Gibson, the first African-American Grand Slam champion, who paved the way for millions who followed. Rewards players who work to excel in leading others both on and off the court. Must be training and competing in tournaments year-round.
National Contacts:
Esu Ma'at, Manager, Diversity
Number of grants available: 1 grant (African-American female)
Pancho González Scholar Athlete Grant
In honor of Pancho Gonzalez, the Mexican-American icon who won two U.S. Championships men’s singles titles and whose dedication to the sport of tennis brought together fans from all walks of life. We look to reward a player who works to excel in leading others both on and off the court. The recipient must be training and competing in tournaments year-round.
National Contacts:
Esu Ma'at, Manager, Diversity
Number of grants available: 1 grant (one male or one female)
Asian-American Scholar Athlete Leadership Grant
In honor of the achievements of Asian-American tennis pioneers who paved the way for millions who followed, we look to reward a player who works to excel in leading others both on and off the court. The recipient must be training and competing in tournaments year-round.
National Contacts:
Esu Ma'at, Manager, Diversity
Number of grants available: 1 grant (one male or one female)
Native American Scholar Athlete Leadership Grant
In honor of the achievements of Native American tennis pioneers who paved the way for millions who followed, we look to reward a player who works to excel in leading others both on and off the court. The recipient must be training and competing in tournaments year-round.
National Contacts:
Esu Ma'at, Manager, Diversity
Number of grants available: 1 grant (one male or one female)
GLTA Sponsorship
The purpose of this grant is to promote tennis in the LGBT community through support of select GLTA tournaments.
Available: February 1st
Deadline March 4th
Application link: Click here
National Contact:
Yasmine Osborn, Manager, Diversity
Adaptive Tennis Grant
The purpose of the Adaptive Tennis Grant is to assist in the initiation or implementation of adaptive tennis programs at the community level.
Available: March 15th
Deadline: April 29th
Application Link: Click here
National Contact:
Yasmine Osborn, Manager, Diversity
