2025 USTA Oklahoma grants available for applicants

USTA Oklahoma is committed to promoting tennis at the local level. To that end, we offer grants to assist member organizations to initiate or expand their tennis programming. Our long-term goal is to help programs become self-sufficient.

USTA Oklahoma grants are open year-round. You can learn more and apply for them as well as USTA Missouri Valley grants by clicking here.

Grant Eligibility

Financial support will be awarded to current USTA member organizations; applications by individuals will not be accepted. Applying organizations must be open to the public, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship or veteran status.

Grant Guidelines

• Grant applicants must show how it plans to become self-sufficient by generating their own funding to continue to offer the program.

• Grant applicants must submit a complete grant application that includes a detailed description of the program, objectives, evaluation methods and a program budget along with a W-9.

• Applying for a grant is a one-time application. Grants may be submitted for subsequent projects within the same calendar year. However, approval for one grant does not guarantee approval of future grant requests.

• Grant applicants must return a program-end accountability form within two weeks of the conclusion of the program and prior to requesting additional funding.

Categories of District Grants

USTA Junior Play

Providers targeting players 18 & under enhance the quality of the events, including Team Challenges, Junior Team Tennis, WTN Events and Junior Circuits. Matching up to $150/event.

Tennis On Campus

For colleges and universities to increase tennis participation on campus, increase the regular use of campus tennis facilities and increase interest in college varsity tennis programs. Up to $250/semester.

Adult Social Events

For providers targeting players 18 to 39. Fun, flexible formats (millennial events, social leagues, play-based programs) with competition while keeping the focus on fun, meeting new people and hanging out with friends. Up to $150/event.

Provider Innovation

For providers to assist with innovative ways to promote their USTA programs. Matching up to $250.

Facility Enhancement

For facilities to assist with court accessories including score devices, benches, etc. Matching up to $750.

Schools Tennis Grant

For schools/school partners to supplement Net Generation School Tennis and assist with right-sized tennis equipment including mini nets, low-compression balls, shorter racquets and throw-down lines. Up to $500 in value.

Accountability

At the completion of your program, we ask that you complete a Grant Accountability Form. The form allows you to share how the grant and your program impacted your community. You will have the ability to upload pictures and/or documents that highlight your program.

• Once you submit your Grant Accountability Form you will be sent the second half of your grant (if applicable).

• Failure to submit a Grant Accountability Form upon the conclusion of your program will result in denial of future funding.

• Complete the Grant Accountability Form by clicking here.